Grinding Your Own Wheat Berries for the Best Homemade Bread

🌾Grinding your own wheat berries allows you to make the most nutritious and flavorful homemade bread.

🍞Freshly milled flour from wheat berries produces a soft and fluffy loaf with better taste and texture.

🌽Different types of wheat berries, such as hard white and hard red, offer varying flavors and colors in your bread.

🌟Using fresh-milled flour ensures that your bread contains all the essential nutrients and beneficial bran and germ.

🌬️Proper storage of wheat berries and flour is crucial to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.

What are the benefits of grinding your own wheat berries?

—Grinding your own wheat berries allows you to make bread with fresher and more nutritious flour, resulting in better taste and texture.

Can I use any type of wheat berries for bread-making?

—Yes, you can use different types of wheat berries, such as hard white and hard red, to achieve varying flavors and colors in your bread.

How long can I store wheat berries and flour?

—Wheat berries can last up to 30+ years in a tightly sealed container. Freshly milled flour should be used within a few weeks to maintain its freshness and nutrients.

Do I need a special grain mill to grind wheat berries?

—Yes, a grain mill specifically designed for grinding wheat berries is recommended for efficient and consistent results.

Can I use freshly ground flour in other baked goods?

—Absolutely! Freshly ground flour can be used in various baked goods, such as cookies, pastries, cakes, and biscuits, to enhance their flavor and nutritional value.

00:01Introduction to grinding your own wheat berries for making homemade bread.

00:15Background information about the creators' love for sustainable living and homemade food.

01:11Brief explanation of the benefits of grinding your own wheat berries and an overview of the upcoming steps.

05:09Demonstration of grinding wheat berries using an electric grain mill and discussion about different types of wheat berries.

09:02Importance of allowing freshly ground flour to absorb water slowly for a softer loaf of bread.

11:59Covering the flour and letting it sit for 2 hours to allow proper hydration.

15:30Showing the grain mill used in the video and explaining its features and benefits.

16:57Explaining the proper technique for securing the grain mill and preventing flour dust from spreading.