Just to go on record, I am not the mom that grows our daily food or makes 5-star dishes. Heck, cooking in general is a stretch if I don’t adequately plan and prep. We all have our favorite not-so-healthy food affairs; mine is bread. You will only catch me buying Ezekiel english muffins from the store when I need my bread fix. I am pretty sure that my house was bread-free for about ten years. My poor hubby!
I tried the sourdough starter fad, and, well, thanks to my non-green thumb gene, the starter didn’t stand a chance! My colleagues were really into wheat milling, which creates a fantastic loaf of wheat bread with numerous health benefits, such as vitamin E, healthy grain for the gut, and fresh flour. I tried out different grains a few times, mastered the recipe, and thought I would share some tips to get you started.
Items You’ll Need
Milling tool
- Mine is an attachment for the Kitchenaid.
- There are many options, so do your research and add whatever works with your kitchenware.
- Las Cosas in the DeVargas mall carries a few options.
Wheat berries (or whatever grain you decide)
- This one is tricky because not all stores carry them.
- I buy mine from Breadbeckers. They’re fresh and offer mailing services.
Kitchen scale
- I use the Greater Goods digital scale.
Next Steps
Looking for a bread recipe? I’ve got you covered!
Happy Milling!