Purple Straw Wheat Grain
Only available in 10kg bags. This is unmilled grain, not flour. Best Before 1.3.2028.
The grain has been carefully stored in our freezer - no chemicals used in the growing, harvesting or storage of the grain, so this is the safest way to ensure it stays fresh and weevil free.
An heirloom variety rediscovered. Tania and Steve from Burrum Biodynamics started with very small quantities of seed from the Genebank in Horsham. They have carefully selected and nurtured a whole range of Purple Straw varieties to produce this grain.
Technically a biscuit flour, Purple Straw Wheat also bakes into a lovely cake with good structure, crumb and a wonderful nutty taste from the high bran content. You can choose to sift it lightly for pastries and piecrusts, or use it as is, for more texture and flavour. Makes a superb shortbread.
In America, crop production ceased in the 1970’s and 80’s when new hybrid varieties out-competed Purple Straw in the market. The lightness of the flour remains, producing the distinctive baking qualities that make Purple Straw Wheat worth exploring.
SOURCE
Grain supplied by Burrum Biodynamics. Tania and Stephen are leaders in regenerative agriculture. They're generous in sharing their knowledge and produce grains, legumes and pulses with fabulous flavour, grown in healthy soils and filled with nutrients, not chemicals.
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Collection from Harcourt, Central Victoria. Just get in touch and we'll make a time for you to collect that suits both of us.
