Most blogs start off with a bunch of information that, frankly, I don't usually read. If you'd like a few extra tips and trade secrets to bread baking, including links to tools that I highly recommend, read on after the recipe!
Can I Use Regular Flour?
Yes, you can substitute regular store-bought flour. But I will highly recommend you grind your own fresh wheat berries. Here's why:
According to The Whole Grains Council, consuming fresh ground grain can:
reduced risk of stroke
reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
reduced risk of heart disease
better weight maintenance
less inflammation
lower risk of colorectal cancer
Not convinced?
Check out this video inspired by Food Biologist, Sue Becker!
If you'd like to see the video that I watched to learn how to bake this bread (and who I adjusted my recipe from) please visit: Healthy with Happy.
If mixing by hand, I prefer bigger, plastic bowls, and the handle end of a wooden spoon. You can get them at Dollar Tree, or here's a few options:
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Until next time, keep on providing life for your family, one meal at a time.
Angela Hope,
Bread of Life Bakery & Blog
does 'whole-wheat' mean any grain, ground into flour?