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=== User: Can you give a recipe using sourdough discard with 3 cups equal blend of fresh milled spelt, hard white and soft white ===
Can you give a recipe using sourdough discard with 3 cups equal blend of fresh milled spelt, hard white and soft white

=== Assistant: Absolutely — here’s a well-balanced sourdough discard sandwich-style loaf that works beautifully with an equal-parts fr… ===
Absolutely — here’s a well-balanced sourdough discard sandwich-style loaf that works beautifully with an equal-parts fresh-milled blend of spelt, hard white, and soft white wheat. This recipe is designed to be soft, sliceable, and not dense, while still maximizing digestibility from the discard.

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==== Fresh-Milled 3-Grain Sourdough Discard Bread ====

(Spelt + Hard White + Soft White)

===== Flour Blend (3 cups total) =====
* 1 cup fresh-milled spelt
* 1 cup fresh-milled hard white wheat
* 1 cup fresh-milled soft white wheat

(≈ 360–375 g total flour, depending on grind)

===== Ingredients =====
* 3 cups fresh-milled flour blend (above)
* 1 cup (240 g) sourdough discard (unfed, room temp)
* ¾ cup (180 g) warm water (start here; adjust as needed)
* 2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
* 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
* 1¼ tsp fine sea salt
* 1½ tsp instant yeast (optional but recommended for reliable rise)

===== Instructions =====

====== 1. Mix & Hydrate ======

In a large bowl, combine:
* Warm water
* Honey
* Oil
* Sourdough discard

Stir until smooth.

Add:
* Flour blend
* Salt
* Yeast

Mix until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. Fresh-milled flour absorbs water slowly, so let the dough rest 10 minutes, then reassess hydration.

: 👉 Dough should be soft and elastic, not stiff.

====== 2. Knead ======
* Knead 6–8 minutes by hand (or 4–5 minutes mixer)
* Dough should pass a gentle windowpane test
* Spelt is delicate — stop kneading once smooth

====== 3. First Rise ======
* Place in lightly oiled bowl
* Cover and rise 60–90 minutes until puffy (not necessarily doubled)

====== 4. Shape & Pan ======
* Gently shape into a loaf
* Place in greased 8.5×4.5 or 9×5 pan
* Cover and rise 30–45 minutes, until dough crowns about 1 inch over rim

====== 5. Bake ======
* Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
* Bake 35–40 minutes
* Internal temp: 195–200°F
* Tent loosely if browning too fast

Cool completely before slicing (very important for crumb set).

==== Texture & Flavor Notes ====
* Soft white wheat → tenderness
* Hard white wheat → structure
* Spelt → sweetness + digestibility
* Discard → mild tang without heaviness

This loaf is excellent toasted, holds together for sandwiches, and freezes well.

==== Optional Variations ====
* No yeast version: Skip yeast, extend bulk rise to 6–8 hours (warm kitchen)
* More sour: Add 1–2 Tbsp extra discard + 1 Tbsp water
* Extra soft crumb: Add 1 Tbsp lecithin or 2 Tbsp yogurt
* Anti-inflammatory boost: Add ½ tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper

If you’d like, I can:
* Convert this to grams only
* Adapt it for a cast-iron loaf pan with lid
* Make it fully einkorn-style hydration
* Or adjust for muffins, rolls, or hamburger buns

Just tell me how you’d like to use the dough 🍞✨

=== User: Can I bake this as a round loaf in a cast iron bread oven ===
Can I bake this as a round loaf in a cast iron bread oven

=== Assistant: Yes — this dough works very well as a round loaf in a cast-iron bread oven Dutch oven style. ===
Yes — this dough works very well as a round loaf in a cast-iron bread oven (Dutch oven style). You’ll just make a few small adjustments for shaping, rise, and bake profile to protect the spelt and get a beautiful spring.

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==== How to Bake This Recipe as a Round Cast-Iron Loaf ====

===== 1. Dough Tweaks (Recommended) =====

Because spelt is more extensible and fragile, keep the dough:
* Slightly softer than sandwich dough
* Smooth but not slack

👉 If needed, add 1–2 Tbsp extra water during mixing.

===== 2. Shape the Boule =====

After first rise:
# Turn dough onto lightly floured surface
# Gently degas (don’t punch)
# Fold edges toward center, rotate, repeat
# Flip seam-side down and cup-shape into a tight round

Let rest 10 minutes uncovered.

===== 3. Final Proof (Critical) =====
* Place seam-side down on parchment
* Cover lightly
* Proof 30–45 minutes, until dough: - Springs back slowly when pressed - Looks slightly domed (not fully doubled)

⚠️ Do not overproof — spelt collapses easily.

===== 4. Preheat Cast Iron =====
* Place empty cast-iron bread oven (base + lid) in oven
* Preheat to 450°F (232°C) for 30–45 minutes

===== 5. Score & Load =====
* Lightly flour top
* Score one deep slash or simple cross
* Carefully lower dough (on parchment) into hot pot
* Cover immediately

===== 6. Bake Profile (Best for Fresh-Milled Grains) =====

| Stage        | Temp  | Time          |
| ------------ | ----- | ------------- |
| Covered bake | 450°F | 20 minutes    |
| Uncovered    | 425°F | 20–25 minutes |

✔ Internal temp: 205°F
✔ Crust should be deeply golden, not dark brown

===== 7. Cool Completely =====

Cool at least 90 minutes before slicing. Fresh-milled loaves set slowly.

==== Expected Results ====
* Moderate oven spring (not explosive — that’s normal with spelt)
* Thin, crackly crust
* Moist, custardy crumb
* Mild tang (discard flavor without sour dominance)

==== Optional Enhancements ====
* Steam boost: Add 1–2 ice cubes under parchment when loading
* Seeded crust: Roll shaped loaf in sesame or flax before proofing
* More sour: Cold retard shaped loaf overnight, bake straight from fridge

===== When NOT to Use Cast Iron =====

If you want:
* Very soft sandwich crumb
* Perfectly square slices

Stick with a loaf pan. Otherwise, cast iron is ideal for this blend.

If you want, I can:
* Convert this to a no-yeast discard boule
* Tune hydration precisely for your mill/grind
* Give you a cold-ferment schedule
* Or adapt it to a smaller 2-quart bread oven

Just say the word 😊

== References ==
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