07/28/2026
I've had a few people ask me what makes this cinnamon raisin bread different, so I thought I'd share.
This loaf is made with 50% freshly milled hard red spring wheat and 50% freshly milled spelt. If you've never heard of spelt before, it's actually an ancient grain that's been grown for thousands of years. It has this rich, slightly sweet, nutty flavor that pairs so well with cinnamon and raisins.
One thing I always like to tell people is that this isn't going to eat like store-bought cinnamon bread—and that's intentional. It's a little denser, a little chewier, and a whole lot heartier. It's the kind of bread that actually fills you up.
Personally, I think it's best toasted with a generous layer of butter while it's still warm. (My kids would happily eat the whole loaf if I'd let them. 😂)
I love baking with freshly milled grains because each one brings its own flavor and character, and spelt is definitely one of my favorites. Every loaf is made from grain I mill fresh right before baking, so nothing sits on a shelf for months before it reaches your kitchen.
Sometimes simple really is best. ❤️🌾
"This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'"
—Jeremiah 6:16