Welcome to a delicious collection of 30+ recipes that will introduce you to the versatility of einkorn flour. Einkorn is an ancient wheat that is loved by many for its nutty taste, nutritional benefits and easy digestibility. In this collection I've curated a selection of sweet and savory creations. Everything from cookies and cakes to pizza doughs and pasta.
Einkorn flour has become more popular in the last few years. I’ve seen more and more recipe developers use it for both its great taste and its nutritional benefits. I've been baking with it a lot lately and I'm loving it and you will too!
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What Is Einkorn Flour?
Einkorn flour is an ancient grain that hasn’t undergone the hybridization that modern wheat has. Einkorn flour is difficult to grow and as a result, is expensive but it is very nutrient-dense, highly digestible and has a moderate gluten content. Einkorn flour is increasing in popularity and because of that more and more farmers are venturing to grow it. Einkorn flour has a delicious nutty taste that compliments baked goods beautifully. It has a higher protein content than white flour and doesn’t affect blood sugar as much as modern wheat varieties. (health information sourced from einkorn.com)
Frequently Asked Questions about Einkorn Flour
No, Einkorn flour can’t be substituted one for one for regular flour in most recipes. Einkorn is a thirstier flour so it requires more hydration in the batter.
Einkorn flour is delicious! Einkorn tastes very similar to regular whole wheat flour but it has a deeper nuttier flavour profile. It isn’t gritty or heavy and it makes a delicious addition to baked goods.
Einkorn flour and spelt flour are different varieties of wheat but are both ancient grains meaning that they have not undergone the level of hybridization that modern wheat has. Einkorn flour and spelt flour have slightly different nutritional profiles but both are more nutrient dense and more digestible than modern wheat.
Einkorn flour is not gluten-free. However, Einkorn has a very low gluten content compared to regular flour. Some individuals with minor gluten sensitivities find that they can tolerate Einkorn flour.
You can purchase Einkorn flour online on Amazon and it should also be available in most health food stores. If you can’t find it in your local health food store you could ask them if they are able to place a special order. Where I live in Canada, Einkorn is really picking up in popularity and is available at most specialty health stores. I purchase the brand “Anita” but “Jovial” also sells Einkorn flour.
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