Eva Joneswix

If you have a favorite recipe that calls for all-purpose flour, you may be wondering whether you can replace it with Khorasan flour. The short answer is yes, but you should not always make the substitution as a simple one-to-one swap. Idaho Ancient Grains specifically recommends using about 25% less Khorasan flour when substituting it into regular recipes because Khorasan absorbs water readily. The amount may then be adjusted gradually if the dough or batter needs more flour. This guide...

If you are learning how to bake with Khorasan flour, sourdough is one of the most useful ways to explore this ancient grain. Idaho Ancient Grains specifically teaches sourdough using Khorasan and Spelt and provides guidance for experimenting with different ratios, starter feeding and ancient grain loaves. Khorasan can behave differently from conventional bread flour, so the goal is not to force it to behave exactly like modern wheat. Instead, learn how the dough responds to hydration,...

If you have purchased whole Spelt berries and are wondering what to do with them, you do not have to mill them into flour first. Whole Spelt can also be cooked and used as a grain in its own right. Idaho Ancient Grains already uses Spelt in several forms, including whole grain cereal, bread and other recipes. Its Spelt cereal recipe uses coarsely ground Spelt, while the farm's broader recipe collection shows how versatile Spelt can be in the kitchen. This guide focuses on the basic idea of...