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Back to Basics: How to Cook Whole KAMUT®Berries

Here at Organic Grains, we always source the best grain we can find, that’s why we decided to start carrying KAMUT®. One of the biggest misconceptions about KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat is that the name “Kamut” refers to the type of wheat, while in fact, is the trademark name.

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No-Knead Ancient Kamut® Multi-Grains Bread

Khorasan wheat or Oriental wheat, commercially known as kamut, is a tetraploid wheat species. It is an ancient grain type; Khorasan refers to a historical region in modern-day Iran in the northeast and parts of Central Asia including modern-day Afghanistan. This grain is twice the size of modern-day wheat and is known for its rich, nutty flavor.

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No-Fail Sprouted Wheat Bread Basics ( Plus Our Chef’s Tips for Using Sprouted Wheat Flour)

Natural sprouted grain flours are reported* to be among some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can add to your diet. If you’re like a lot of people who have tried to bake with sprouted wheat and found a few challenges, you’re not alone. In this post, we’re going to address the benefits of sprouted grain flours, and then give you some great tips for using these flours in your bread baking that will give you great results.

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Making Cornmeal Using the Wonder Mill Electric Mill

We’ve been super busy around here getting some new products on our site to help with your whole grain adventures and one of our newest items in called a Wondermill Electric Mill.

It’s a great way to go from a whole grain to a flour or meal with pristine fresh flavors. Seriously. Sweet delicious fresh flour right in your kitchen will turn your baking and cooking with grain into a magical alchemy center.

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How to Cook Buckwheat

Did you know, despite having “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is actually unrelated to wheat and is 100% gluten free? Buckwheat’s strong flavor can be attributed to the high iron content and a high-concentration of amino acids. Plus, you can cook up this nutritional powerhouse in just thirty minutes!

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