Classic & Modern Spelt Recipes for Every Meal

Overhead view of spelt pasta twirled with charred garlic scapes, lemon zest flecks, and toasted pine nuts on a stone plate.

Simple Spelt Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Lemon

Sauté garlic scapes with olive oil, toss with spelt pasta, lemon juice, and parmesan for a 30-minute early-summer dinner.

Overhead shot of roasted pumpkin spelt orzo with crumbled feta, wilted spinach, and toasted pumpkin seeds in a ceramic bowl

Spelt Orzo with Roasted Pumpkin and Feta

Roast pumpkin cubes, then toss with spelt orzo and feta for a caramelized, balanced dinner in under an hour.

Golden cheddar and chive spelt scones stacked on a wooden board, melted cheese edges, fresh chives scattered on top.

Easy Homemade Spelt Scones with Cheddar and Chives

Bake tender spelt scones packed with sharp cheddar and fresh chives, ready in 35 minutes for breakfast or a savory side.

Golden pan-fried spelt pierogi with potato filling on a wooden board, topped with fried onion and a side of sour cream.

Homemade Spelt Pierogi with Potato and Onion Filling

Boil spelt pierogi filled with buttery mashed potato and cheddar, then pan-fry in butter with onion for crisp edges.

Golden spelt madeleines piled on a marble board, glossy caramel dip and flaky salt visible on the shell ridges

Soft Salted Caramel Spelt Madeleines, French Style

Bake spelt madeleines with brown butter and a salted caramel dip, chilled batter gives the classic hump, ready for tea in under 2 hours.

Steamed spelt bao buns split open and filled with glossy sticky mushrooms, scallions and sesame seeds on a dark wooden board

Soft Steamed Spelt Bao Buns with Sticky Mushrooms

Steam soft spelt bao buns and fill them with a sticky soy-ginger mushroom glaze for a make-ahead vegan dinner or snack.

Golden spelt tempura vegetables piled on a wire rack with a small bowl of soy dipping sauce and sliced scallion.

Crispy Spelt Vegetable Tempura with a Dipping Sauce

Fry crispy spelt tempura vegetables in an ice-cold batter for a light, crunchy bite ready in under 30 minutes.

Three crisp spelt cannoli dusted with powdered sugar and pistachios, vanilla ricotta filling visible at both ends, on a marble board.

Crisp Fried Spelt Cannoli with Vanilla Ricotta Filling

Fry crisp spelt cannoli shells and pipe with vanilla ricotta right before serving. Shells stay crisp, filling stays light and clean-tasting.

Golden spelt cobbler in a white baking dish with pear slices and pecans visible under a cracked biscuit crust

Maple Pear Spelt Breakfast Cobbler: Soft and Simple

Bake maple pear spelt breakfast cobbler with a soft biscuit topping in about 35 minutes, ready for a relaxed weekend brunch.

Golden baked spelt empanadas stacked on a wooden board, one cut open showing smoky black bean and cheddar filling

Easy Baked Spelt Empanadas with Smoky Black Beans

Bake spelt empanadas stuffed with smoky black beans and cheddar, folded into a crisp golden crust, ready in 80 minutes.

Golden crispy spelt onion bhajis stacked on a dark slate board with mint yogurt dip and lime wedges alongside.

Crispy Golden Spelt Onion Bhajis, Quick and Easy Snack

Fry crispy spelt onion bhajis in a curry-spiced batter for a crunchy, golden snack ready in about 50 minutes.

Top-down view of golden spaetzle tossed with browned mushrooms and roasted garlic cloves in a dark cast-iron skillet.

Spelt Spaetzle with Roasted Garlic and Mushrooms

Roast garlic until sweet, then toss spelt spaetzle with buttery mushrooms for a simple stovetop dinner ready in 90 minutes.

Stacked golden spelt churros in cinnamon sugar next to a bowl of glossy dark chocolate dip on a wooden board

Golden Crisp Spelt Churros with Dark Chocolate Dip

Pipe spelt dough into hot oil for crisp golden churros, then dunk in rich dark chocolate sauce. Ready in about 40 minutes, no fancy tools needed.

Golden toasted spelt flatbread topped with glossy sticky sesame chicken, scallions and sesame seeds on a dark wood board

Toasted Spelt Flatbread with Sticky Sesame Chicken

Toast spelt flatbread until golden, then pile on sticky sesame chicken glazed in soy and honey. Ready in about an hour, easy for weeknights.

Golden spelt vegetable pancake wedges stacked with sesame seeds beside a bowl of soy dipping sauce on a dark plate

Crispy Pan-Fried Korean Spelt Vegetable Pancakes

Pan-fry Korean spelt vegetable pancakes with zucchini, carrot, and scallions in 20 minutes, served with a soy dipping sauce.

Fluffy Spelt Crumpets with Salted Honey Butter

Cook spelt crumpets on the stovetop in metal rings until full of holes, then spread with 3-ingredient salted honey butter.

Bowl of spelt noodles with golden crispy tofu cubes, scallions, and sesame seeds on a wooden table under soft light

Sizzling Garlic Chilli Spelt Noodles with Crispy Tofu

Pan-fry tofu until crisp, then toss with spelt noodles in a fast garlic chilli sauce for a balanced weeknight dinner.

Golden pan-fried spelt scallion pancake cut into wedges on a dark wood board, steam rising, sesame dipping sauce alongside.

Pan-Fried Spelt Scallion Pancakes with Crisp Edges

Pan-fry crispy spelt scallion pancakes from a simple hot-water dough, ready in 80 minutes with shatter-crisp, flaky edges.

Folded spelt crêpes topped with caramelized roasted pear slices, honey drizzle, and walnuts on a rustic plate.

Soft Spelt Crêpes with Brown Butter and Roasted Pears

Pan-fry tender spelt crêpes in brown butter and roast honeyed pears for a make-ahead breakfast that stays soft and balanced.

Stacked spelt dark chocolate pumpkin seed cookies on a linen napkin, melted chocolate chunks and pepitas visible on top.

Crisp-Edged Spelt Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Cookies

Bake spelt dark chocolate pumpkin seed cookies with a nutty crumb, melty chocolate chunks, and crunchy toasted seeds in under an hour.