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Approachable recipes for learning from-scratch cooking, fresh-milled grains, fermentation, and the useful science behind what works.
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Choose the kind of thing you want to learn. Each path begins with a recipe that leaves room for being new at this.
New to fresh-milled flour
A forgiving first recipe for learning how freshly milled flour absorbs and behaves.
Begin hereCurious about fermentation
A small-batch introduction to salt, time, and the quiet work of fermentation.
Begin hereNeed something comforting
A patient, practical braise with the cues you need to know when it is truly tender.
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BreadsSoft, pliable whole wheat tortillas made with fresh milled flour — ready in under an hour with just 5 simple ingredients. Way better than store-bought, and easier than you think.
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BreakfastButtery, tender scones studded with tart cranberries and brightened with fresh orange zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.
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BreadsA quick and nutritious whole wheat bread made with freshly milled wheat berries. This easy batter bread requires no kneading and bakes up with a beautiful cornmeal crust.
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BreakfastFluffy, wholesome pancakes made with fresh milled flour — a 50/50 blend of hard and soft white wheat that gives you the perfect tender crumb. Ready in 20 minutes, naturally whole grain, and better than any box mix.
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Good cooking gets easier when you understand what the flour, heat, salt, and time are actually doing.
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