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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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Pretzel Bites made with Hard White Wheat
Chewy and salty pretzel bites made with hard white wheat. They are a great snack or appetizer. Pair with a creamy cheese sauce or mustard dip. If you like the taste of a traditional soft pretzel but do not want to shape them, these bite size pieces are for you. I use freshly milled flour in all my current recipes, but I did use a bread flour in the past for this recipe with good results. 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…
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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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Blueberry Muffins made with soft white wheat
Healthy muffin with freshly milled soft white wheat berries. Sweetened with honey and juicy plump blueberries. 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 blueberry muffin recipe is easy and quick. 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…
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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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Rye Brownie Bites
Gooey and rich bites of chocolate made with freshly milled rye flour. Dark and decadent with notes of malt and sprinkled with salt. For those people who can't get enough deep chocolate, these rye 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 flour, I…
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White Chocolate Chip Chocolate Muffins made with soft white wheat
Sweet and savory chocolate muffins packed full of white chocolate chips. These muffins we make more for a dessert but from time to time why not eat them for breakfast. They are not too rich but help with a sugar craving. I make these white chocolate chip chocolate muffins with freshly milled soft white wheat and honey. So they are not only delicious but healthy too, packed full of vitamins and minerals. 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…
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The Deception of Flour
Grains are one of the most nutritious foods on earth. Grains are made from grasses that hold all of the nutrients inside of the seed, which also make up the plants fruit. Our body needs 44 essential nutrients absorbed from food. Wheat contains 40 of these nutrients that we need to function properly. Vitamin A, B12, and C plus the mineral iodine are the missing nutrients from wheat berries. So what is happening to the wheat to make it bad? Why are there so many people sensitive to "gluten" now than ever before? Why is there a deception of flour? When looking at a kernel of wheat, there are 4…
