#Wheat Berry

🌾 A year ago, I had no idea what a wheat berry was. For real! I searched for answers and found very little that actually explained it in a simple way. Now...l bake with them all the time - and that’s why I’m sharing this series with you! 🌾 📓 This is Wheat Berries 101 — a no-fluff series to help you understand the grain behind your flour, because I know what it’s like to want to learn and not know where to start. 1️⃣ Part 1: Hard red & hard white, because they’re the most common for those just starting out. 🔔 Make sure you check back so you don’t miss videos 2, 3 & 4 in the series! 🤎 👉🏼 Don’t have a mill yet, but ready to buy one? Check out my bio to see how you can save $20, with my affiliate code, on a grain mill from @nutrimill! Or visit the Nutrimill website directly and use code RUSTIC2025 at checkout! The Bamboo Harvest Stone Mill and Classic will be back in stock on January 19. Choose the one you want and click “notify me when available” so you don’t miss your chance on this next drop! #freshmilledflour #wheatberries #wholegrains

If you’re new to milling flour at home, you don’t need every wheat berry 🌾 Start with just two: • Hard white wheat → bread, pizza, sandwich loaves • Soft white wheat → muffins, pancakes, cookies Those two alone cover most everyday baking and make learning fresh flour so much easier. Once you’re comfortable, einkorn is a great add-on — but it’s optional, not required. This is Part 2 of my Milling Flour at Home series. Next up: how to store wheat berries + how long they actually last. Save this so you don’t overbuy 🤍 Follow along for part 3 🌾 @nutrimill #freshlymilledflour #wheatberries #grainmill #stonemill #wheatberry

You have learned about freshly milled flour and all of the health benefits it has, but now you have no idea where to start. Let’s talk about the wheat berries themselves and which ones to get started with! 🌾 Those who already have some baking experience know there are different kinds of flour you can buy from the store. We will be talking in those flour terms to help make it easier to translate. In our next video, we will go over the equipment, tools, and other things I recommend for beginners looking to get started. Happy baking! ❤️ #FreshlyMilledFlour #FreshlyMilledGrains #BackToTheBasics #homesteading #microbakery

Ever wonder what the wheat berry to flour ratio is when it comes to fresh milled flour? For every 1 cup of wheat berries, you get about 1 1/2 cups of flour. Please note, I do know this is a liquid measuring cup, and this is for approximate visual purposes only. Had to do this one quick in between kids nap times. Fun fact, it did not wake them up. 🤣 I’m sure there will still be those lovely commenters but do know, I understand this is a liquid measuring cup, hence the “about”. 😬🤣 For more benefits of fresh-milled flour check out my highlights section “homemade”. Don’t know where to begin and Interested in learning more about milling your own flour? Check out my Guide to Fresh Milled Flour, found in my Stan store linked in bio! Or comment below for link! Check out @nutrimill grain mills, and Use Code: IVYANDOAKS to receive a discount on eligible items. Link can be found in bio. Links for stainless steel container can be found in my highlight section titled ”links” #homesteadlife #homesteader #homesteadkitchen #homesteadersofinstagram #homesteadinglife #homesteadliving #homesteadmama #freshmilled #homesteadkitchen #homesteadmamas #buyinbulk #flour #wholewheat #wholegrain #flourmill #bakingseason #holidaybaking

Why FRESHLY MILLED FLOUR is ESSENTIAL for a Healthy Diet 👌🏻 I share the nutritional benefits of wheat berries and what is going on with the modern processing of flour in my new video on YouTube (link is in my bio) For YEARS, we were taught to believe that wheat was unhealthy but I think that we need to stop and ask ourselves if wheat was so “bad” then how did so many cultures grow up on it and make it a staple in their diet? Maybe it’s the modern processing of wheat and flour that has everything messed up? Maybe the body wasn’t meant to be able to handle wheat grown with glyphosate & other pesticides. Wheat that has been irradiated. Wheat flour that has been stripped of its natural nutrition. Flour that may be subjected to further processing like bleaching with the chemicals potassium bromate and benzoyl peroxide. And bread that contains emulsifiers, conditioners, preservatives, trans fats & seed oils, and highly processed corn syrup. Yeah, I don’t think so… Wheat, as nature made it, is actually a powerhouse of nutrition & I went into detail on its nutritional benefits in my new video! And to truly harness its nutrition, you need to get two things: 1️⃣ a grain mill 2️⃣ wheat berries If you’re ready to get milling & want to shop my favorite grain mills from @nutrimill then click the link in my bio and you can use code SIMPLY20 for $20 off your order! And the wheat berries I use are linked on my Amazon favorites! #affiliate #grainmill #freshflour #freshmilledflour #bread #baking #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthyeatingtips #groceryshopping #wheatberries #holisticnutrition #nutritiontips

Once I started milling my own flour, I was surprised to find out how many wheat berry varieties there are. . Good news, it doesn’t take that long to get familiar with them and find your preferred ones. . My used: 🌾 hard red: I like combining this one with bread flour for my artisan loaves. 🌾 soft white: best for non leavened baked: cookies, scones, muffins, cakes, pancakes… 🌾 hard white: for anything leavened that I want to make with 100% freshly milled flour: sandwich loaves, artisan loaves, donuts… 🌾 khorasan: my favorite ancient grain, i use it when I make non-leavened bakes with 100% freshly milled flour or in combo with hard wheat for leavened bakes. . All my grains (except soft white) are from @grandtetonfamily, organically and regeneratively grown on an incredible family farm. . 👉🏻 If you’re curious what it takes to start your own flour milling, comment FRESH and I’ll send you the link to my free guide to starting out with freshly milled flour

Wheat berries are one of the most reliable, low-cost foods for long-term storage They last 20+ years when sealed in Mylar with oxygen absorbers Grind them into flour, cook them whole, or sprout them for fresh greens Tip: find a manual grain mill on Facebook Marketplace and keep a spare Even if you don’t eat much gluten, wheat berries are a smart calorie reserve for emergencies They’re useful during supply chain issues, job loss, or larger disruptions

Why sprouted wheat? Sprouted wheat offers superior nutrition to regular wheat by INCREASING: bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and protein REDUCING: anti-nutrients like phytic acid. This germination process improves digestibility, lowers the glycemic index, reduces gluten content, and may be easier for those with sensitivities to digest. How I do it: Soak wheat berries overnight until fully submerged. The next morning, drain and rinse. Rinse again that evening, then let the grains rest just damp. Within a day or two, a tiny tail appears. That’s sprouting. Once sprouted, the grain can be: • Dried and milled for sprouted-wheat sourdough and other breads. • Added whole to dough for texture and flavor • Cooked into porridge or folded in as a soaker • As an inclusion to soups and salads SAVE this for later so you can give it try! Or, tell me, have you experimented with sprouted grains yet? How do you use it?

Since you guys LOVED the FMF Conversation Chart magnet we went ahead and made a Fresh Milled Flour Wheat Berry Uses Chart AND a Wheat Blends chart!! Im so exited to share this set with you and they are SO handy perfect for quick baking tips right when you need it! I will dm you the link to my daughters etsy shop just comment magnet!!! 🧲 Use code GRAINY for 10% off!! Feel free to share what else you guys would want as well! Thank you for all of your support and kind words ❤️😊 #grainsinsmallplaces #freshmilledflour #freshlymilledflour #fmf #gisp #freshmilledfloursourdough #freshmilledflourbread #merch #grainyfan #merchdesign #launch #merchlaunch #designs #cute #magnet

Part 4: Where I buy my wheat berries 🌾 My top recommendation would be to purchase from @grandtetonfamily! They are an organic and regenerative farm, with exceptionally clean grains! Comment GRAINS and I’ll send you a link to them 🌾 I also love Azure Standard for the affordable prices. However, they are difficult to plan for because you don’t know delivery day/time until the order is on its way to the drop location. #wheatberries #freshmilledflour

Thank you Emily, from @harvested_home , for creating and tagging us in this reel and addressing a question that we too get very often. 👇 In her post, Emily said, “If you’ve joined the world of bread making, chances are you’ve heard of wheat berries. But what are they? Wheat berries are hard kernels made of all of the edible parts of the wheat. Souly Rested paints the best visual: ‘If you walked into a wheat field, shook the stalk until the kernels fell into your hand, and removed the husks that surround the wheat berries, you’d have a handful of whole wheat berries.’ These berries can be ground up by a grain mill to become fresh milled flour or cooked and eaten whole. Wheat berries are loaded with nutrition, including B vitamins, protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. This is in stark contrast to storebought flour which is essentially “dead” flour that doesn’t offer as many nutritional benefits.” #grainmill #freshbread #bakebread #breadmaking #breadbaking #wheatberries #bulkgrain #millingflour #wholegrains #grain #freshlymilledflour

Comment WHEAT below and I’ll send you my affiliate link to the best place to get quality, organic wheat berries! Here’s how it works: 1. Go to the site and choose a drop location near you. 2. Place your order 3. Go meet up at your drop location at the given time and pick up your order. I recommend getting soft white wheat and hard white wheat when you’re starting out + buckets and gamma lids for storage. https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=cc59258a91