Einkorn Wheat Berries

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Know your farmer. This grain grown by: Tom Luhrs Family Farm.

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NOTE: We are temporarily not allowed to call this product “certified organic”. Just prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Breadtopia moved to a new facility and now, due to health safety concerns, all organic certification inspections have been put on hold in our area. Our prior facility was certified organic and our new one will be as soon as inspections begin again. Until that time, know that we are still sourcing exactly the same certified organic grains from the same producers we always have, and we are packaging and milling with the same procedures we have always used. We just can’t call it “certified organic” until we can get our new facility inspected and certified.

(12 customer reviews)

These are whole unmilled Einkorn wheat berries sourced from a small family farm in the U.S.

Einkorn (German for “one-kernel” in reference to its single-grain-per-spikelet trait) is the earliest form of cultivated wheat, dating back about 10,000 years and also allegedly found in the tombs of ancient Egypt. It is unique in flavor, nutritional benefits and genetic makeup. Where modern wheat has 42 chromosomes, Einkorn has only 14.

Some Additional Einkorn Attributes:

  • Einkorn is about 50% higher in protein than modern wheat yet its gluten structure makes it tolerable by some people with wheat sensitivities.
  • Einkorn has 3 – 4 times more riboflavin (vitamin B2 which stimulates the metabolism and assists in the digestion and absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins) than modern wheat
  • 3 – 4 times more beta-carotene (an antioxidant that plays an essential role in cell division, reproduction, bone growth, vision, skin health and strengthening the immune system).
  • 3-4 times more lutein, an antioxidant and necessary component of normal vision.
  • Significantly higher levels of vitamin A than other wheats.
  • Einkorn is also a great source of minerals including zinc, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and iron.

Recipe: See our excellent Naturally Leavened Einkorn Bread Recipe

Note on grain variations: Einkorn grain (Triticum monococcum) can and does vary in appearance from one crop to another and from one growing region to another. Here is an explanation on why there are Einkorn grain variations.

Note on sprouting einkorn: Some ancient grains, such as einkorn and emmer, grow natively in a hull that does not separate from the kernel during harvest. Dehulling these grains (removing the hull) is done to prepare them for milling into flour used for baking. Dehulling, however, also results in berries that do not sprout as well as they would if they had been left in the hull. While some of our customers have had decent germination success from some of our einkorn, most have not. I do not know why the variation but please don’t buy einkorn or emmer if you need them solely for sprouting.

Life Latch 5 Gallon Bucket with Lid

 

This is the 5 gallon bucket and lid that the wheat berries come in when the 35 lb option is chosen.

For more information on the bucket and lid, click here.

 

Einkorn Wheat Berries

We have compiled some information about long term grain storage (click).

  1. Sandria (verified owner)

    Just received my shipment. So fast (in spite of the terrible weather your experiencing). Thank you! Customer service was top notch! I trust my einkorn will not disappoint. Gotta finish (rotation) my little stash before I brake into it. Can’t wait!

  2. jcmight77 (verified owner)

    I am not very particular about my bread, but my wife loves to bake. After milling the Einkhorn berries, and baking a loaf of bread, I want to say there wasn’t any left by the end of the evening. Now ordering another bucket!

  3. Nira Morning

    I milled this at home using my Kitchenaid grain mill attachment and got a decently fine whole grain flour. I used this to make bread and it behaves completely differently from the whole grain einkorn flour I purchased elsewhere. There was none of the notorious sticky einkorn pancake batter when you try to shape a round loaf. This stuff held its shape and rose well. I don’t know what the difference could be other than it was freshly milled and probably coarse compared to a commercial flour. The flavor is fantastic, too.

  4. Twanna Latchman (verified owner)

    Fantastic quality, clean Einkhorn berries. I’m so glad a waited to order from breadtopia.

  5. jenniferny (verified owner)

    Great bread from great wheat berries, NO BUGS!

  6. Susan Franklin

    Great grain! Doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste and grinds so fine it doesnt look like whole grain. Makes great waffles and sourdough boules.

  7. Jaymer

    David, I have all the ingred. you describe except the barley syrup. would you be so kind as to re-write that recipe in its entirety so I don’t miss anything. Including time & temp. info. This stuff a bit expensive to waste 5 cups! And do you think I could substitute organic agave syrup? thx, jaymer (ps_kinda just checking to see if you are monitoring this thread)

    I’m thinking about order 40lb size of berries next time – by the 2lb bag gets a bit expensive. I already have a vitamix blender that some lady on youtube said makes great flour from her berries.

  8. Kathleen Tulloss (verified owner)

    We grind exclusively organic einkorn for all our baking needs. My kids and I scratch bake everything from pancakes and muffins to tortillas, pasta and raised bread. When we ran out they refused to eat the store ww flour baked goods. We love this product! Organic Blueberry Coconut Muffins.

  9. David (verified owner)

    This winter I have made only 100% (ok 99%) whole grain bread usually 55% Einkorn 45% Rye (all from Breadtopia). Einkorn produced a great flavored product. I used 1/2 c malted barley syrup for each 51/2 C of milled flour. I increased the water called for by 4-5% from my recipe that was written for commercially ground flour and add 1/3 to 1/2 c of Bob’s Red Mill vital wheat gluten. Using the poolish method [from The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum] (2 hrs at room temperature for the starter) and letting the dough rise in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours over night. That controls the sweetness introduced by the barley syrup. With the described method and using the Einkorn, I’ve gotten a very nice flavor profile: a bold wheat flavor, just a hint of sweetness, and a texture somewhere between pumpernickel and commercial 100% wheat bread. With no added gluten nor additional water, the bread is similar to pumpernickel with the a great wheat flour. Mind you, I do like porter and stouts. Use that as a reference point for flavors that I like.

  10. mikegranger

    looking forward to trying your einkorn berries!

  11. Babs Flowers

    Deliciously fragrant wheat…grinds to excellent quality flour. Worth the extra cost.

  12. Ianthius (verified owner)

    Our family really loves this Einkorn wheat! Even our picky 8 year old asks for the “special” bread we make with it. It doesn’t seem to cause digestive issues like most grains do, and I love that it’s organic and grown in the U.S. Definitely more costly, but worth it! Thanks for providing this high quality product!

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