Integrating Whole Wheat...

Remember the Blaylock's Preparedness lesson...?

Well here are some wonderful thoughts and ideas pulled from notes from that day --- 

just to refresh our memories...

Using whole wheat flour...

Use wheat in recipes that your family already likes. Then it is not totally unfamiliar to you and you know the recipe is good.

Don't switch to total whole wheat with out building up to it. Your system will not be used to it - and you will end up sick. Work up gradually.

Try wheat in desserts first - who can turn down a cookie??

Do not feel like  you must use 100% whole wheat. Half white - half whole wheat often give excellent results.

How to substitute Whole Wheat into your favorite recipes.

Wheat flour is heavier that white flour and needs more leavening. 

In yeast breads, use more yeast and let it rise longer.

In baking powder leavened products, increase baking powder by 1 tsp for every three cups of whole wheat flour.

Recipes using baking soda need not be adjusted.

In baked products using eggs; separate the eggs and beat the whites until stiff. Then fold in just before baking. for extra lightness, an extra separated egg may be added. good for waffles and especially cakes.

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.