Spelt Flour

Stone Mill: Wild Hive Farm (Clinton Corners, NY)

Ingredients: 100% Ancient Spelt (13% protein)

Wild Hive Whole Wheat Spelt Flour is freshly milled from 100% whole spelt grain, an ancient wheat prized for both flavor and fermentation performance. Milled with the bran, germ, and endosperm fully intact, this flour brings depth, sweetness, and vitality to doughs.

Spelt is naturally high in amylase, an enzyme that helps convert starches into sugars—the very fuel yeast and sourdough cultures thrive on. When added to a recipe, spelt can help doughs ferment more actively, creating a lighter, more effervescent crumb and deeper flavor over time.

With its subtly sweet, nutty taste and soft gluten structure, spelt performs best with gentle mixing and shorter kneading. It works beautifully on its own or blended into wheat-based recipes to enhance fermentation without overpowering the dough.

Best for:
• Sourdough and naturally leavened breads
• Blending into wheat doughs for improved fermentation
• Sandwich loaves and rolls
• Pancakes, muffins, and quick breads

Baker’s tip:
Even a small percentage of spelt can noticeably boost fermentation. Try using it as 10–25% of your total flour for livelier dough and improved flavor development.

Freshly milled, whole grain, and foundational to the Wild Hive baking philosophy, this spelt flour supports breads that feel alive.

Wild Hive Farm operates a flour mill using traditional stone grinding methods. They have received considerable recognition for its flour, which is milled in small batches from organic grain purchased from local and regional farmers.

FAQ

Are Wild Hives grains organic?
Wild Hive uses organic grains from certified organic farms but they don’t have their own organic certification.

Are Wild Hives grains treated with glyphosate?
Absolutely NOT!

Are Wild Hives flours enriched, bleached or bromated?
Absolutely NOT!