spelt substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 9.3 · Ancient wheat cousin with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and softer gluten than modern wheat. Used for breads, pilafs, and pastas.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Farro

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nearly identical grain, same family

02

Barley

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar chewiness and cook time

03

Triticale

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar wheat-rye hybrid character

04

Buckwheat

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild nutty grain; contains gluten unlike buckwheat

05

Quinoa

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

GF option, lighter texture

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