Grains Class...

Today we had an enrichment activity that focused mostly on the use of fresh grains in our everyday meals - Kristine Ward led the discusion in her home -- & was full of excitement and information about all the grains she can get her hands on.

According to Kristine this is a book to have... click on the link below...

Cooking & Baking with Fresh Ground Flour
Complete Grain Guide

by Christine Downs

She made a Waffles using a recipe from this book --

slightly altered.
The Recipes is as follows...

Simple Whole Wheat Waffles / Pancakes
pg. 18 of Cooking & Baking with Fresh Ground Flour by Christine Downs


1 cup freshly ground red or white hard wheat flour
1/4 level tsp salt
2 level tsp Baking Powder
4 eggs
1 cup Milk
2 tbsp melted butter

1. Combine the flour salt and Baking Powder in a medium size bowl
2. Beat the eggs and milk until batter is smooth. Stir in the Melted Butter. Mix Well.
3. Pour the batter into Hot, well oiled waffle iron or skillet. Cook until brown.

These were quite wonderful even with out any toppings - honestly no need for butter or syrup! -- although I was in charge of the toppings and was sure to bring plenty of less than healthy choices there. haha.