Stone milling plays an important role in our bread production and following on from our last post, we’ll be talking about some of the benefits of using stone milled flour in our sourdough production.
The stone milling process delivers an unparalleled quality of flour that is bursting with flavor and rich in nutrients. Stone milling permits grain to pass through the mill slowly and at cooler temperatures, allowing all components of the whole grain (bran, endosperm and germ) along with their nutrients and the characteristic “nutty” flavor and aroma to be preserved. Stoneground flour usually has a coarser texture, which can also enhance the texture and overall quality of the breads made with them. The last benefit we’ll be touching on today is an important topic for many – digestibility. Some individuals find that stoneground flour is easier to digest, due to the gentler milling process and higher nutrient content.
Stone milling requires expertise and experience, and is more labor intensive than commercial roller milling processes, hence the flour’s higher price tag. While some may balk at the added expense, we believe the health benefits of using organic stone ground flour far outweighs the associated cost. We’re worth it after all, aren’t we?
Next time we’ll be talking about natural leavening and our long fermentation process and why it matters. While ingredients are of utmost importance, so is process. It’s what turns these lovely organic, stoneground flours into the delicious bread you take home to enjoy. Until then, have a healthful week!
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This week’s menu:
MONDAY: Organic Stoneground, Organic Heirloom Spelt, and Organic Herb Sourdough
WEDNESDAY: Organic Stoneground, Organic Herb Sourdough, and Cranberry Walnut
FRIDAY: Organic Stoneground, Organic Herb Sourdough, Organic Sourdough Rye, and Limited Release Castelvetrano Olive
You can get our real sourdough bread at the following venues: Whole Earth Market CO-OP, Menomonie Market Food CO-OP, Menomonie Market Food CO-OP (Eau Claire) and River Market Community CO-OP. Have a great week!
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