Warkle Wheat

Recently switched to organic bread flour. Many of my raw ingredients are organic but I do not claim to be an organic bakery. There is usually one or two ingredients that are just too expensive to do organic without increasing prices. However, I am happy to accommodate 100% organic upon request.

Spring breadshare starts this week!
Choose Monday or Wednesday pick up window.

https://www.mycustombakes.com/warklewheat/presales/view/Spring%20Bread%20Share%20(4%2F8%20-%205%2F13)

Tortillas with freshly milled flour is easier to master than bread! I also did a batch with half blue corn but it was pretty rough on my mill.
They froze well and we finished them last night!

Homemade butter. No churn required.

In my quest to better understand food, this was a pleasant suprise. Butter feels like one of those impossible things, a staple that requires mass production or made agonizing slowly.

Butter is very simply separated milk fat. If you have ever made whipped cream you are half way there.

All you need is heavy cream and a mixer. A cheesecloth and flavorings make it easier and more fun but not required.
Whip the cream until it "breaks" or the fat and liquid seperate. Drain the liquid and wash the solids in cold water to remove excess buttermilk. Squeeze in a cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.
Then it's up to you! Salt it, flavor it, use it, freeze it.

If you bake is suggest saving the liquid. Natural buttermilk is very different from what you find in the store. It's great to bake with and adds depth and nutrient.

I used the leftovers from this in a loaf pf sourdough.

Policy Change:
Last year I pledged to donate 10% of sourdough sales to the ACLU. At the time, it helped me feel better in a world descending into darkness. Maybe it helped you too. However, the reality of the situation is grim, and we cannot bake sale our way out it. The truth is, capitalism and true activism do not make good bedfellows. As much as I tell myself this isn’t a capitalist venture, that I’m providing an alternative, local, ethical, and all that jazz. It is a business, and the concept of tying much-needed donations to sales makes me uncomfortable.

With that said, I will no longer be donating 10% to any specific charity. I have established a sustaining gift with the ACLU moving forward that will not be dependent on sales and have donated over the 10% pledge for 2025. I encourage everyone who is disturbed by what is going on to engage in more direct action. That looks different for everyone. Get out there, lend a hand, and yes, give money. I’ll continue to support and resist in my own way. Please reach out if I can help. I am always happy to collaborate with anyone trying to do some good in the world.

Here is a link for mutual aid groups in Minnesota https://linktr.ee/MutualAidMN50501?fbclid=IwY2xjawPnnXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeuTUNi7PDjg0O26gNPOFmvWM5oe7Qf9BHNUsf-XG6OBGXljVEY1QeR-C_MX0_aem_iqtow0BERbVy_mTFCU39fg

This incredibly thoughtful gift was hand crafted by my very talented father-in-law.

It's a double sided bread board, custom fit to the new oven.

May she be as well loved as I feel 🥰

Thank you to everyone who participated in my last bread share! New share starts next week! Six weeks through Feb 18th for Wednesday pick up. Alternatively pick up day can be prearranged but availability varies depending on the week.

Breadshares can be found on the presales section of my order site.

Holiday season speciality treats and Christmas Eve preorders are now live!

Holiday Menu:
https://www.mycustombakes.com/warklewheat/products

Christmas Eve orders:
https://www.mycustombakes.com/warklewheat/presales/view/Christmas%20Eve%20Baking

New items available for the holidays!
Fresh baked goodies are perfect hostess gifts or to help warm up this season. Shelf stable items make excellent stocking stuffers!

check back soon for more additions: mini sourdough flights, bagels, and new scone flavors.
Check out all the offerings here:
https://www.mycustombakes.com/warklewheat/products

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day preorder page is live https://www.mycustombakes.com/warklewheat/presales