Sourcing good quality flour can be an arduous task. Furthermore, it’s difficult to know what’s been added and taken out of any store-bought flour you might buy. Home…
Maris Wigeon Wheat Grain
In 1964 the Plant Breeding Institute (Cambridgeshire) developed the Maris Widgeon wheat grain strand. The name was taken from the HQ road. Tall wheat is susceptible to wind…
Wheat Grain Advice & Guide
With an array of home grain mills available, milling your own flour from home is now easy. Get a grip on your grains with these helpful tips. Contents:…
Komo Milling Guide
Need some help with your new Komo grain mill? Here’s a handy list of what you can mill. What can you mill in a Komo grain mill? The…
Einkorn Grain – Information and Advice
Origin and History Einkorn, translated from German to English, means ‘single grain’. To put it simply, this is where Einkorn wheat grain gets the name from. Einkorn wheat…
Challenger Bread Pan – Advice and Usage Guide
If you’ve just bought a Challenger bread pan, here are some helpful tips to get the best from your pan. Cast-iron is the perfect material for cooking…
Autolyse – Baking Guide and How To
What does Autolyse mean? Autolyse is a simple method used in bread baking. It’s a term used to describe a rest period, of 20-60 minutes, after flour and…
Spelt Grain – Information and Advice
How does Spelt Grain taste? Spelt grain adds a sweet and fluffy dimension to your bake along with nutty accents. The grain is like barley – light, mild…
Bannetons – Advice and Guidance
What’s a Banneton? Bannetons help assist with dough shaping during the stage of proofing. Once dough has been mixed, it is commonly left to prove in a banneton.…
Grain Mill Buying Guide
Want to make the jump from using store-bought flour to milling your own with a grain mill? Grain mills are becoming more popular every day for the freshness…