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Whole Grain Sourdough Baking
Sourdough baking from 100% whole grains and fresh milled flour.
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Understanding Phytic Acid in Sourdough and Whole Grains
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Phytic acid in sourdough and whole grains I’ve been getting some questions about the phytic acid in whole grains and sourdough, and thought it would be a good idea to go into detail about how this works, and why you don’t need to be alarmed about it. Along with a bunch of good stuff that is not in refined flours, phytic acid is present in whole grains. If phytic acid is not broken down by the phytase enzyme by soaking,…
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A Whole Grain Sourdough Book for The Rest of Us: Sourdough Without Fail
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Creating a sourdough book for the rest of us: A 100% whole grain & fresh milled flour sourdough cookbook with easy recipes and a practical design Baking great sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Whether you’re using fresh milled flour or store-bought whole grain flour, you can make delicious bread, pizza, pastries, and more in your own kitchen. Sourdough Without Fail is a practical fresh milled flour sourdough cookbook written for real home bakers and homesteaders who want…
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How much time does it really take to make bread from scratch with whole grains and fresh milled flour?
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How to make fresh milled flour sourdough bread from scratch The time involved in making bread from scratch can be divided into hands-on time and hands-off time. Some bakers might use a lot of hands-on time, kneading a lot to develop strength in the dough. Other bakers might use a no-knead approach and use more hands-off time, with just a couple of minutes of hands-on time. You don’t need to knead your bread at all. The purpose of kneading is…
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Getting started with bread baking on a budget
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Getting started with homemade bread can sometimes be overwhelming if you are baking on a budget, but it doesn’t have to be that way at all. You don’t need to rush out and buy a bunch of expensive gear to make your own bread. In this post I’ll be sharing my strategies for making delicious bread on a budget. Frugal strategies for budget-friendly baking Be adaptable Don’t get fixated on baking with this or that heritage grain. Look at which…
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The power of bread: how homemade bread can transform your life for the better
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The power of homemade bread If you eat bread, the quality of bread you are putting on the table could be contributing to your health, or slowly making you sick. The best way to have healthy bread on the table is to make it yourself. It can be overwhelming to get started, but it doesn’t have to be. Many years ago when my husband and I were working on a farm on the other side of the world, I made…
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