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 [...]

Filed under: Grains, Wheat, Wheat Recipes | 3 Comments »

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 [...]

Filed under: Grains, Julie's Progress, Recipes, Wheat, Wheat Recipes | 2 Comments »

Cookie Clay Dough
Serving Size: About 40 small cookies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
The ingredients and directions can be found at the Everyday Food Storage blog which is a site we use frequently when looking for great new recipes and ideas for using the foods we are storing. This recipe is fun because your [...]

Filed under: Recipes, Wheat Recipes | 1 Comment »

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 [...]

Filed under: Barley Recipes, Grains, Recipes, Wheat Recipes | 3 Comments »

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 [...]

Filed under: Cornmeal Recipes, Grains, Long Term Food Storage, Recipes, Wheat Recipes | 3 Comments »