Flour

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Locally grown and milled flour from Stone & Sparrow Farm and Mill in Melvern, Kansas. Comes in a half-gallon reusable, exchangable glass jar that holds 44 oz. (2.75 lbs.) of wheat flour or 38 oz. (2.38 lbs.) of rye flour. The farmers at Stone & Sparrow Farm and Mill are true stewards of the land, seeking above all to improve the soil health of the land they farm. They do this with a heavy cover crop rotation and a deep understanding of soil biology and ways to create a healthy microbiome. The growing process is thoughtful as well. The grain varieties they choose have been selected for flavor rather than high yield and disease resistance as is common with commodity crops. They do not use chemical pesticides or herbicides, and they sift off only the largest pieces of bran, leaving most of the protein, fiber, and flavor. All Purpose Flour: The name says it all! Use this wheat flour in baked goods of all varieties. Bread Flour: With a higher protein and gluten content, this wheat bread flour produces a chewier texture and stretchier dough that is ideal for products that rise. Turkey Red Wheat Flour: This flour, brought to Kansas by German Mennonites from Ukraine in the late 1800s, makes a great rustic loaf. Rouge De Bordeaux Flour: This is a hard red winter wheat that was popular among French breadbakers in the 1800s. It is a flavorful and "thirsty" grain, so you may wish to mix it with another flour to lighten it up. Its nutty flavor pairs well with dairy, nuts, and honey. Rye Flour: Rye is great for hearty breads and pizza crusts, and the beneficial microbes that live on the brain make it perfect for feeding your sourdough starter. Rye flour pairs surprisingly well with chocolate, so don't hesitate to use it in cookies and brownies as well! The farmers at Stone & Sparrow love rye because it grows where wheat does not and thus takes fewer inputs. The extensive root system also helps it access minerals and nutrients that are not normally found in wheat. Check out this article on the environmental benefits of rye. Order now in an exchangeable, reusable container. Already have a Full Circle bulk food container? Leave it out for us to pick up, and we're happy to exchange it! Show more