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Sat, Sep 28, 13 at 18:02
| I was recently gifted with about 30 pounds of freshly threshed wheat, locally and organically grown. My intention is to grind it into flour for baking. To me, it seems a bit damp, like it needs to dry or age a bit before grinding. It is in a canvas bag in my garage until I figure out what to do with it. Also, what is the best way to store it until I grind it? TYIA Steve |
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| I've linked a very good publication from Utah State. The section on Moisture and Temperature Levels will explain how to determine the moisture content of the wheat you have, and then how to store it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Home Storage of Wheat
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| If you keep it at room temperature, that will be sufficiently dry for milling. What device do you want to use to mill it. For small amounts I think coffee mill should be fine. but have to run it longer. Then you have to sift it. Store the wheat in the same canvas bag. Plastic bag is fine too, just as they pack and sell rice. |
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| Thanks Malna, that's the information I was looking for! Seysonn, I have a grin grinder attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer. Does a brilliant job. Previously I have bought wheat already cleaned and ready to grind. This came to me fresh from the field!! Steve |
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