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Milling Wheat Berries
Milling wheat berries seems like a huge task. People often think of the old millers that needed to use an ox, windmill or water mill to crush wheat into flour. The good news is that, over the past 50 years, home-use grain mills have really changed for the better. Instead of needing such large mills, people can purchase a mill that sits on the counter. It is quite easy and fast milling wheat berries with an electric grain mill. A wheat berry is a kernel of wheat. It is the most intact form in which we use to make flour. It contains 4 layers, which are full of vitamins and…
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Donuts made with Hard Wheat
Soft, airy and fried donuts made with hard wheat berries. These donuts are so delicious and healthier than the store bought ones. Packed full of vitamins and minerals. Plus, fried in avocado oil instead of highly processed seed oils. Top with a cane sugar, maple, chocolate glaze or cinnamon sugar. Donuts are not the best breakfast choice when looking for a healthy diet but when using freshly milled flour, I feel better about the ingredients. I use hard white wheat berries for this but hard red wheat can also be used for a nuttier flavor. I have been milling my own wheat for awhile now. When I found out about…
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Artisan Sourdough Bread
I often crave a crusty loaf of sourdough bread to dip into soups or slather butter on as a snack. I would make big loafs of bread but it never seemed to get eaten fast enough before it went stale. This loaf of sourdough is a smaller version of those big crusty round artisan sourdough breads. Perfect for small families or someone wanting a smaller fresh loaf every few days. It is relativity simple, tastes amazing, and made with freshly milled flour for much needed vitamins and minerals. Making anything sourdough generally takes longer than quick breads or yeast breads. This is because the sourdough is the rising agent instead…
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Peppermint Brownie Bites made with Rye Flour
Gooey and rich bites of mint chocolate made with freshly milled rye flour. Dark and decadent with notes of malt and sprinkled with peppermint candy. For those people who can't get enough deep chocolate, these peppermint brownie bites will have you coming back for more. Rye is higher in protein and nutrients than regular wheat but has less gluten forming properties. Which means it makes great treats. Plus, if someone is gluten sensitive and wants to try adding in freshly milled flour, rye is a good choice. I have been milling my own wheat for awhile now. When I found out about the chemicals and toxins in the store bought…
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Soft White Wheat Pancakes
Fluffy, buttery soft white wheat pancakes are made with freshly milled flour. Pancakes can be a quick and easy breakfast meal. Add blueberries or chocolate chips for extra flavor or just make plain. We top with honey and fresh fruit. These soft white wheat pancakes are nutritious and delicious. Plus they will keep bellies fuller for longer than the store bought pancakes from a box. 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…
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All Butter Pie Crust with freshly milled flour
Flaky and buttery crust prefect for almost any pie. Made with freshly milled soft white wheat berries, which adds many nutrients to a pie that may not have much else to offer. This pie crust is made with only a few ingredients and fairly easy to make. I do not like using shortening so this all butter pie crust with freshly milled flour is my go-to. 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…
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Soft White Wheat Tortillas
My family loves taco night with freshly milled flour. Buttery and flexible flour tortillas you can make ahead or eat them right off the pan. With so many toppings to choose from, these soft white wheat tortillas are the perfect bread to hold it all together. I use them for crispy quesadillas, mini burritos, enchilada hot dish, or fajitas. Soft white wheat tortillas are made with freshly milled wheat berries. I always measure out my berries in grams first instead of relying on measuring cups. I sometimes use hard white wheat in this recipe. Hard wheat gives the tortilla more flexibility when substituting oil for butter. When it comes to…
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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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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…
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Sourdough Bagels made with Hard Wheat
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 flour has more nutrients and minerals than the flour from the store. This is because, when milling flour, the flour looses its nutrients from oxidization. Oxidization is a normal process food goes through. Think about a banana turning brown or an apple turning brown after being cut, the same thing happens for grain when being cut or…
