Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we are offering a sweet deal on ALL Firefly Fields organic, whole grain flours for the month of February. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like an edible flour arrangement. Imagine the adoring eyes of your beloved when you bestow upon them a satchel of freshly milled flours from our family farm. #swoon
All stone ground flours come from grain grown, harvested, and milled on our 450 acre organic and bee friendly certified farm in Michigan. We are the epitome of single source and know every grain’s story. When you buy two or more flours of any size receive a Baker’s Dozen Discount. That is 13% off on two or more flours for the entire month of February. Online orders only.
February is a great time to heat up the oven, and whip up something absolutely scrumptious. Cookies, breads, pizza, biscuits, pancakes, cornbread, pasta, gravy, you name it, and our fresh, stone-milled flours are sure to bring a new flavor dimension and richness to your dough and batter bakes. Here’s the line up of what we have to offer:
Soft Red Wheat
This 100% soft red whole wheat flour is stone ground and comes from our soft red winter wheat grown on the farm. Similar to pastry flour, this flour is lower in protein content than traditional bread flours, but by retaining all of the bran, germ, and endosperm from the original kernel we are able to keep all of the delicious flavor and nutritional content you come to expect from whole wheat. You will absolutely love incorporating this flour in to all of your baking. Our organic whole wheat flour is a star in cookies, muffins, pancakes, biscuits, rolls, crusts, and flat breads. It can also be a great addition to sourdough starters and bread recipes. Shop organic soft red winter wheat flour.
Yellow Cornmeal
Yellow Maize, also known as yellow corn, may have older roots connected to people than any of the other grains we grow on the farm. It’s believed the ancient peoples of Mexico used this first approximately 10,000 years ago! Corn is a healthy treat for us all and staple food to many people all over the world because it’s an excellent source of fiber and protein, while being also lower in fat and salt. Did you know a single ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels? Freshly harvested and milled yellow corn offers flavors of almond and sugar. You’ll love our freshly ground cornmeal in polenta, tortillas, cornbread, and as an add on to your morning griddle cakes. Fresh yellow cornmeal cannot be beat! Shop organic yellow cornmeal.
Buckwheat
‘If there’s no black in it, it ain’t worth eatin.’ Words from my dad, the man who grows and loves this pseudo-cereal more than anyone I know. So many options with buckwheat, starting with sourdough pancakes, throw it in a multigrain bread or biscuit. We recently made some buckwheat crackers with Adobo – AMAZING. Ben created a quick pan gravy adding some buckwheat and sour cream in the pan with venison. I won’t forget that flavor anytime soon.
The Jennings Family Buckwheat runs deep. This family favorite with deep roots and love that connect us back to our father’s (Archie Jennings) roots in West Virginia, Home of the Preston County Buckwheat Festival that started October 13, 1938. There so much to say about these small berries related to rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat has ancient roots in China and throughout Asia, and can simply be served as an alternative to rice or made into porridge. We LOVE it in the form of buckwheat griddle cakes made on cast-iron, something of a religious commitment to the Archman as he’s had one for breakfast every day over the last 15 years! Buckwheat has so much good going for it in the nutrition category that it’s often referred to as the grain that’s good for your cardiovascular system. Shop organic buckwheat flour.
Spelt
Our organic spelt, is wheat’s ‘husky’ cousin that has been cultivated by farmer’s since the Bronze Age. Friends, it’s flat out delicious – nutty, rich in flavor and a dependable flour for making bread, noodles, and other meaty carbs. Industrialization husked this grain out of commercial production because it requires more steps to process (it must be dehulled and dehusked) than modern day wheat thanks to its protective hull and casing. However, this ancient grain’s extra effort is worth it. Besides all the yum, it’s a great source of dietary fiber, protein (more than wheat) as well as vitamins and minerals. In addition, unlike wheat gluten, spelt gluten is more water-soluble, which means it is easier for the body to digest. We can’t wait to get this into your pantry. Shop organic spelt flour.
There you have it, Friends! Our official Firefly Fields Flour Round-up for 2021. If you’re needing a little inspiration with what to do with all these treats, be sure to visit our Kitchen for some ideas. We’ve got some old-school recipes from My Amish Mother, and some new-school mashups that bring a lot of flavor too. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We love these pantry staples, and love to share the flavor of the farm with with you!
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