S14 E11: What You NEED to Know Before You Start Grinding Your Own Flour
The world of whole wheat can be ridiculously overwhelming: Hard, soft, winter, spring, red, white... and that doesn't even take into account all the different varieties out there. In today's episode I'm sharing my helpful whole wheat framework that will not only cut through the noise, but also empower you to finally tackle that whole wheat baking (without making bread bricks in the process).Podcast Episode HighlightsCommon perception about whole wheatWhole wheat framework that I created to helpW.H.O.L.E. acronym for deciphering wheatWheat seasonsHue of the wheatOrigin of the wheat (varieties of wheat)Level of hardness in the wheatExtraction of wheatTips for beginnersWhere to find whole wheat berriesFinal thoughts on whole wheatPodcast Episode Resources and Links MentionedJoin my weekly newsletter here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterStruggling to find wheat berries? I get mine from Azure StandardAre you a visual learner? Check out my blog post for the W.H.O.L.E. graphic here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2024/02/unlocking-the-wheat-berry-puzzle.htmlMy other podcast episodes and blog articles on wheat include:Season 11: Episode 14: My Long Road Back to Whole Wheat FloursSeason 11: Episode 6: Ancient Grains: Your New Best Friend in the KitchenEpisode 107: Flour Shortages, Grain Mills, & Whole WheatEpisode 105: ALL Your Sourdough Questions: Answered!Episode 89: My 5 Favorite Ways to Use Up Sourdough DiscardEpisode 72: How to Make Your Own Sourdough StarterOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Buy Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!
S14 E11: What You NEED to Know Before You Start Grinding Your Own Flour