If I only use this flour, and don't mix it with white, will my bread be the texture of a whole wheat bread? Meaning heavy?
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The trick to using spelt is not to knead it much at all. The grain is not as heavy or dark as whole wheat, and the flavor is much more of a sweet nutty taste. As far as the texture, no, I didn't think the bread I've made using spelt was heavy or dark like whole wheat. But the gluten is far weaker than wheat gluten. So, research on line for articles on cooking with this flour, and how to adapt to using it. and I think you'll enjoy!
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I use it in a gluten-free flour mix that I make up, but I have found some suspicious grains in it that look like barley or wheat. Fortunately, I am not overly sensitive to gluten. This has to be ground for flour so you will need a grinder.
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Yes, it's a white flour. It's meant for baking bread. I was quite happy with it.
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If you only want to use the rye flour, the bread will be very small, squished and heavy. This is what I do using my bread machine: I use 1.5 cups of rye flour, 1.5 wheat flour (of the same Organic Milling Company) and 1 cup all-purpose generic grocery store flour (I like Trader Joe's all purpose unbleached flour, but it doesn't have to be TJ'S). The all purpose flour is not as healthy, but it holds the bread together. If you skip it and use just 50 50 mix of rye and wheat flour, the bread may easily crumble. I also add 2 tsps of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 Tbsp of oil and 2.75 tsps of Red Dry Yeast. The bread rises nicely and it's much puffier than bread made only from rye flour. If you only want to use the rye flour, the bread will be very small, squished and heavy. This is what I do using my bread machine: I use 1.5 cups of rye flour, 1.5 wheat flour (of the same Organic Milling Company) and 1 cup all-purpose generic grocery store flour (I like Trader Joe's all purpose unbleached flour, but it doesn't have to be TJ'S). The all purpose flour is not as healthy, but it holds the bread together. If you skip it and use just 50 50 mix of rye and wheat flour, the bread may easily crumble. I also add 2 tsps of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 Tbsp of oil and 2.75 tsps of Red Dry... » Read More If you only want to use the rye flour, the bread will be very small, squished and heavy. This is what I do using my bread machine: I use 1.5 cups of rye flour, 1.5 wheat flour (of the same Organic Milling Company) and 1 cup all-purpose generic grocery store flour (I like Trader Joe's all purpose unbleached flour, but it doesn't have to be TJ'S). The all purpose flour is not as healthy, but it holds the bread together. If you skip it and use just 50 50 mix of rye and wheat flour, the bread may easily crumble. I also add 2 tsps of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 Tbsp of oil and 2.75 tsps of Red Dry Yeast. The bread rises nicely and it's much puffier than bread made only from rye flour. « Show Less
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There is one recipe for 100% whole wheat flour (Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1/2 lb. loaf). It also calls for a small amount of gluten flour and powdered milk. I have used several other bread cookbook recipes that use a combination of wheat and bread flour and they have turned out well. This is my 3rd bread machine and this is the only one that I have not had regular problems with bread falling once it goes into the bake cycle. I've had slight falling with this machine 2-3 times and it's when I'm trying a new recipe I've never made before. I've been enjoying this machine more than any of the other brands. Hope this helps.
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I personally don't add gluten to my whole wheat bread products, whole wheat naturally contains gluten. It is just in a smaller amount. I have found that if you soak your flour, your gluten has more time to work and I have been very happy with everything I have made. Do a google search about soaking grains and you will find that it is also a far more healthy way to prepare any of your baked goods. I have even used this for pizza dough with success and a happy family.
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I have used this flour in my sponge bread recipe and it turns out very good. A bit heavy but love the taste and texture. You could substitute part white bread flour to make it a bit lighter. I really like this flour.
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I suggest that you use half whole wheat flour and half white flour, not all whole wheat.
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Hi, have been out of pocket for a few weeks, so just now getting to your question. The flour has a great taste and is great for baking. Not sure 'how large a grain parts' you're asking about? It is not a 'rough or coarse' grind with tons of hulls or unground seed-parts in it, but is obviously not as fine as the sterile white bleached stuff you get in stores. We buy it because it IS whole grain, which means you get the nutrition stored in the seed coat. Hope this is helpful. (p.s. we would purchase from them again)
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I never have any problem with my recipe,5 1/2 cup of flour, 2 1/2 cup of warm water, 2 tbs of yeast, 2/4 cup of sugar. The flour I use is King Arthur is the good one. I hope thus recipe help you.
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It depends on what kind of 100% whole wheat bread... You would like to bake european/german style heavy hard bread? or the Japanese style soft bread? If you would like to bake soft side 100% wheat bread, you need to add some gluten and search for the recipe online. The machine does not have 100% whole wheat bread menu (only 50% one), but you can do some experiment and it's part of fun having this machine.
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BobInNova has already answered this, but I just wanted to add that I think the Hodgson Mill "Honey Whole Wheat" is a much better tasting bread mix. It is made with Stone Ground Whole Grain Hard Spring Wheat Flour and uses Dried Honey instead of Brown Sugar and Molasses which the 9 Grain uses.
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Hi, it's a very good whole wheat flour. Use it in bread recipes calling for whole wheat or substitute about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of this flour for the white flour called for in your recipe. Sorry. I don't use a bread machine.
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It's light, it looks like whole wheat. I've tried it in sourdough, but it has never worked for me. I use 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 rye and it comes out like a rock. 100% whole wheat turns out fine, so I think I need to work on the ratio.
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I have my own recipe and it always turns out in any bread machine, it's always moist, light crust like we want and high....I purchased this machine and was very disappointed in the load of bread....the crust was deep and dark brown when on light setting... then read was too course and heavy an dry...I wouldn't be certain that your gluten free would turn out as this machine doesn't knead the dough very long an I really think that was the main problem...
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The pastry flour is great for baking. I use it in place of AP flour in cookies, cakes, crackers, etc and it is wonderful. Whole wheat AP flour made baked goods a bit dense and heavy for my liking. I haven't used it for making bread so I can't give any input there. I use Great River whole wheat bread flour and oat flour with great results. No bricks of bread since I switched a couple years ago. I have yet to use one of their flours that I wasn't happy with. I hope I was able to help some! :-)Edited to say: I had never thought of mixing the pastry flour in with my bread flour. I think that might help make a lighter bread so I may experiment with that. Thanks for the idea! The pastry flour is great for baking. I use it in place of AP flour in cookies, cakes, crackers, etc and it is wonderful. Whole wheat AP flour made baked goods a bit dense and heavy for my liking. I haven't used it for making bread so I can't give any input there. I use Great River whole wheat bread flour and oat flour with great results. No bricks of bread since I switched a couple years ago. I have yet to use one of their flours that I wasn't happy with. I hope I was able to help some! :-)Edited to say: I had never thought of mixing the pastry flour in with my bread flour. I... » Read More The pastry flour is great for baking. I use it in place of AP flour in cookies, cakes, crackers, etc and it is wonderful. Whole wheat AP flour made baked goods a bit dense and heavy for my liking. I haven't used it for making bread so I can't give any input there. I use Great River whole wheat bread flour and oat flour with great results. No bricks of bread since I switched a couple years ago. I have yet to use one of their flours that I wasn't happy with. I hope I was able to help some! :-)Edited to say: I had never thought of mixing the pastry flour in with my bread flour. I think that might help make a lighter bread so I may experiment with that. Thanks for the idea! « Show Less
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It depends on the recipe and your family's preference. I have used it many recipes,including bread, pancakes, pie crust, and cookies and had great results. We like the difference! It is different though, and some recipes don't take well to it. Play around and figure out your preference. If you use a lot of whole wheat flour already, you'll like this. Good luck!