A simple, easy, and delicious soaked whole wheat bread recipe that can be incorporated into any busy person's routine to get the most nutrition out of bread. Be sure to try my overnight Artisan bread or my homemade French bread. We talked about bread and carbohydrates, in general, a lot in the past. And I mean, a lot. From bleached flour to unhealthy wheat bread to the healthiest bread you can ... Continue Reading
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Whole Wheat Einkorn Sourdough Bread
Healthy and easy recipe for whole wheat Einkorn sourdough bread that uses 100% whole grain einkorn flour & a sourdough starter. Ever since I first published my no-knead einkorn sourdough sandwich loaf, you guys have been asking for a slightly different version: whole wheat einkorn sourdough. You wanted a recipe that was just as easy, uses healthy whole grain einkorn and was fail-proof so that even the ... Continue Reading
Flour Face Off: Which Wheat Makes the Best Wheat Flour for Bread?
This post contains affiliate links. Tropical Traditions has sponsored two giveaways here on Crumbs so far this year: first a quart of coconut oil in March and then a whole gallon of coconut oil last month. (The fact that they offered a gallon STILL leaves me amazed!) I have no doubt that their sponsorship is due largely to the overwhelming support and involvement of YOU. With that said, ... Continue Reading
The Different Types of Wheat and What They’re Used For
Learning about carbohydrates has turned into a way more diverse trek than I ever thought it would be. The series on fats ended up with thirteen do somethings, and carbohydrates (with still a few weeks to go) is already up to ten. TEN!! I have so many ideas jotted down in my calendar, I wouldn't be surprised if we ended up with twenty by the time we wrapped the series up! Man, I sure do hope ya'll ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Brown Rice
Learn how to cook brown rice in the Instant Pot for a delicious, fluffy side dish that turns out perfectly every time! This easy, hands-off method tastes better than rice on the stovetop, and you can set it and forget it. Enjoy with Instant Pot Chicken and add some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. One of my long-term goals is to eat more whole grains. Yes, this means using whole wheat flour (as well ... Continue Reading
How To Make Oat Flour
Learn how to make oat flour with this simple tutorial. Save money by making your own oat flour instead of buying it at the store, and add flavor and texture to your favorite recipes with these helpful tips for substituting oat flour in baked goods. I’m always looking for small, practical ways to boost the nutrition of our meals at home. Simple things like adding flax seeds to pancake batter or cottage ... Continue Reading
Two Week School Lunch Meal Plan
These healthy school lunch ideas work for kindergarten, high school, and everyone in between! Feed your kids real food that doesn’t break the budget, with these yummy kid-friendly recipes they’ll love to take to school. Enjoy Homemade Spaghetti-os, Homemade Cheez-its, and more! When we switched from homeschooling to a traditional school several years ago, I had NO IDEA how tricky and troublesome packing a ... Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Cracker Recipe
Make this delicious homemade cracker recipe using just 3 ingredients (or add dried herbs for a yummy, seasoned cracker)! Crackers are a quick and easy healthy snack that your family will love, whether you pair them with cheese or dip them in hummus. A few years ago, Mr. Crumbs brought some friends home after surfing. After a few hours, hunger began to set in. He asked if we had any cheese and crackers. Yes, ... Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
This gluten-free sourdough starter, made with whole-grain brown rice flour, will give you the benefits of sourdough without the gluten. It’s easy to start, and it makes delicious sourdough baked goods! You know there’s a great love for sourdough when people all across the real food arena unite in asking the same question: Can you make a gluten-free sourdough starter? 1 in 5 Americans eats gluten-free ... Continue Reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Bake with Yeast
If you’re not quite sure how to bake with yeast, find the answers to all your questions with this beginner’s guide to yeast baking! Learn how to proof yeast, the different types, how to store yeast to keep it fresh longer, and my number one tip for getting started with yeast baking. Anytime I ask someone why they don’t bake bread, they usually offer one of two excuses: We solved the first issue with ... Continue Reading