Types of wheat

Spring or winter: Winter red wheat tends to hava slightly higher protein and is a bit harder than content than spring. Winter red is better for baking bread. There is not a significant difference in hard or soft white wheat.
Hard or soft: Hard wheat varieties have higher gluten (protein) and [...]

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So as you know from our All I Want for Christmas post, I’m still dying for a Wonder Mill Wheat Grinder, however, a few weeks ago I borrowed my neighbors mill and ground up A TON of wheat.
I really thought the amount I ground up would last me for months and months. Truth be told [...]

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As you may have noticed, we took a LONG time to get Baby Step 7 out to you but we have a good reason! I got completely distracted with emergency preparedness. Over the past few weeks I had the chance to relax and do a lot of thinking/pondering about my food storage and emergency plan. [...]

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Thanks to Emily for submitting this recipe to us.
Multi-Grain Flour–grind the following:
1 part barley
1 part corn (popcorn is great!)
1 part rice (I used brown)
3 parts wheat (I used hard white)
Multi-Grain Pancakes
In a medium bowl, combine:
1/2 C multi-grain flour mixture
1/2 C white flour
1 T sugar
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
In a small bowl, combine:
1 egg, beaten
1 [...]

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We posted BabyStep 5 before our research on wheat grinders was officially completed. We have now finished a comprehensive article about wheat grinder types, prices, usages and recommendations that’s been published on ezinearticles.com. You may view the link on the BabyStep 5 page or simply click here.

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Corn Cakes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Spray skillet with nonstick spray
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with a mixer set [...]

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