Food
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Soft White Wheat Waffle
Soft and fluffy waffle with a crispy outside. A soft white wheat waffle made with freshly ground flour, sweetened with honey. I eat these waffles for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Paired with bacon and eggs, chicken or even fresh fruit. This soft white wheat waffle recipe even works great as a pancake recipe when needed. I use freshly milled flour in all my current recipes. There are many different types of wheat berries that taste great in various homemade goods. With waffles, pancakes or even muffins, I use soft white wheat. This is because batters don't need the higher protein that bread dough needs for a good rise. Soft white…
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Chocolate Chip Muffin (Milled Soft White Wheat Berries)
Healthy muffin with freshly milled soft white wheat berries. Sweetened with honey and semi- sweet chocolate chips. Easy breakfast for on the go, busy mornings or dessert. I like making these the night before and even keeping some in the freezer. This chocolate chip muffin recipe is easy to include banana, raisins or even blueberries as well. I have been milling my own wheat for awhile now. When I found out about the chemicals and toxins in the store bought flour, I knew I had to make a big change. Thankfully the processes of milling flour is easy. Only one more step was added to my baking steps. Freshly milled…
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Milled Einkorn Yeast Bread
The is the first bread I made with freshly milled einkorn. It is so easy and simple. This is a no knead yeast bread, perfect for beginner bread makers or someone looking to start their journey with freshly milled flour. The taste is earthy and nutty while complex and filling. This freshly milled einkorn yeast bread is great for breakfast or snacking with plain butter. Einkorn is a ancient grain found to have more nutrients than the average wheat berry. It was grown in Egypt thousands of years ago and even found in the temples as an item people wanted to take with them to the afterlife. Einkorn has half…
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Vanilla Ice Cream
I always thought I needed a fancy ice cream maker to enjoy fresh ice cream. Turns out, I did not need one. If you have a freezer, cream, and sugar you have the base for many different kinds of ice cream. In this recipe, I will be making the family favorite, vanilla! It is great for our family because we can add any topping we want and everyone can enjoy a fresh scoop of rich delicious vanilla ice cream. Now this is not the healthiest way to make ice cream but it is easy and tastes amazing. I use heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk (homemade or canned), and vanilla…
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Making apple cider vinegar
One of my favorite vinegars to use around the homestead is apple cider vinegar. Vinegars have been around for thousands of years. It is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal remedy used in many homeopathic recipes. I like adding apple cider vinegar to foods, drinks, and body care. All you need to make apple cider vinegar is apple cider and a mother of vinegar. If you don't have the mother, you can still make vinegar but it can take months to establish a mother of vinegar. Mother of vinegar is made up of cellulose and bacteria. The mother eats the alcohol in fermenting fruit and turns it to acetic acid. The…
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Sourdough Ciabatta
Crusty small loaf bread with a soft chewy center. Sourdough ciabatta is a prefect bread for sandwiches or just dipping in olive oil. This bread is similar to the french bread but smaller and flatter. I started with this bread before attempting to make more difficult recipes. With only a few ingredients, this bread is easy to make and delicious. Sourdough is a lot like other dough but has a distinct sour flavor. The sour flavor comes from the natural yeast used to make the dough. This yeast is called starter. Made with flour and water, it is a natural rising agent found to be full of probiotics and easier…
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Baked French Fries
I am always looking for a way to be healthier and eat less processed food. These baked french fries are made with real potatoes, olive oil and topped with seasonings. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside is how I like my french fries. Although deep fried food tastes so good, these baked french fries are still crispy and delicious. Making your own baked french fries takes more time than making the frozen fries from the store. However, making them yourself lets you decide what ingredients to use. This recipe is eaten best when freshly made. I have not tried to store them long term. Just leftovers in…
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Sourdough Croutons
Making bread can be very rewarding, but what do we do with stale bread? One of the ways I preserve and use my bread before it gets old or moldy is by making sourdough croutons. Sourdough croutons are eaten as a snack or on salads and are full of flavor. Flavoring the croutons is as simple as finding out what flavors you like. I use many different kinds of herbs but my family favorite is parsley, oregano, thyme and rosemary. I will also make them with garlic and salt. What makes these sourdough croutons? The type of bread I cut up is always leftover sourdough bread. I make sourdough french…
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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Sweet, savory sourdough cinnamon rolls are a delicious way to start your day. Cream cheese frosting or buttercream adds even more sweetness on top of soft chewy rolls. Our family tradition is to have sourdough cinnamon rolls Christmas morning. Although any time is a good time to eat this sweet treat. Sourdough is a type of bread that is risen with sourdough starter instead of store bought yeast. Sourdough has wild yeast and good bacteria to promote gut health and is easier to digest than traditional bread. Bread made from instant yeast usually rises in a few hours, while sourdough bread is traditionally risen for a longer time and has…
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Chicken and Dumplings
A great hardy family meal I have always loved is chicken and dumplings. It is like a creamy chicken noodle soup but with fluffy dumplings instead of noodles. Packed full of vegetables and a perfect one pot meal. Chicken and dumplings is savory, creamy, and delicious. I grill or bake chicken breast for meals throughout the week but always seem to have leftovers. This chicken and dumpling recipe is quick and easy, perfect for using up vegetables and cooked chicken. I add carrots, celery and onions but peas, green beans, or corn can be substituted. I also use freshly milled soft white wheat flour in this recipe but unbleached flour…
