Well, my husband surprised me with it for our wedding anniversary last week. He also went to Whole Foods and got me the grain I would need.
Some people might not find this romantic, and yes he does benefit from the gift, but anyone who knows me understands how awesome a gift it was.
Isn't it pretty?
I was so excited attaching it to my mixer, opening the bag of grains and starting the machine. Instantly the flour started to come out and I was amazed. FLOUR! I was making flour! It was so incredibly easy! I was now going to make my bread using the flour I created. Insane I know. But this made me really happy.
I was really nervous to use my flour. It does have a different texture, not as soft as the flour you buy in the store. My bread however came out wonderful. My husband said it has a heartier texture to it and he loved it.
I really didn't change anything in the amount of ingredients too much. I added a little more moisture as it seemed like the flour drank it in right away, but other than that I didn't change anything.
I did read that if you don't grind the flour and use it right away then put it in a paper bag, close it and leave it on the counter for 2 weeks. The flour, if not use right away, goes into a storage phase that makes it unsteady. And who wants a loaf of bread that doesn't turn out right after all that work.
Make sure to use a hard grain for bread flour, for all purpose flour use a mix of hard and soft grains, for baking use soft grains. Store the grains in a glass jar to keep the air out.
I really love baking my own bread. I know what goes into it and there are no preservatives in it, besides the fact that it tastes way better than any store bought. Now however I really know what is in it, even in the flour. Oh how I have turned a corner.
My husband always says, "Little House On The Prairie Called"..... well now I really have become Laura Engals!
Till Next Blog.......
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