Paraguayan Spelt Bread (chipa De Espelta)
This Paraguayan Spelt Bread, also known as Chipa de Espelta, is a traditional bread from Paraguay made with spelt flour. It's a delicious and nutritious bread that can be enjoyed on its own or with your favorite spread.
Ingredients
- 3 cups spelt flour
- 1 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the spelt flour, grated cheese, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Mixing bowl Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Paraguayan Spelt Bread warm with a cup of yerba mate tea for an authentic Paraguayan experience.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add chopped green onions or jalapeños to the dough for a spicy kick.
Cost
$10