Reprinted with permission from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck, copyright (c) 2015. Be sure to seek out gorgeous American-grown emmer wheat which has become available in recent years (see sources, below). I simply don’t want to miss them anymore. But once the century turned, so did Red Fife’s popularity. Heat a 25 cm (10-inch) cast-iron or other heatproof skillet for 2 minutes over medium heat. We remove only 15% of the bran from our Type-85 flour, leaving 85% of the nutritional value of our stone milled product. Some growers claim there is a gliadin content (a protein that causes intolerance) of 35% as over against that of 80 % in more modern strains. Join the discussion today. The kernels of this gorgeous elongated ancient wheat are two to three times the size of modern wheat and have a stunning bronze color. Read the Red Fife and/or Einkorn Wheat berries discussion from the Chowhound Restaurants, Ontario food community. For spelt, emmer, and einkorn I also list their Italian names, which might be more familiar to you. Raised in Greece and Germany, Maria has had a lifelong passion for whole grains. 4 lb. For more visit http://www.MariaSpeck.com. Einkorn wheat commonly grows wild in the hill country in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent and Anatolia although it has a wider distribution reaching into the Balkans and south to Jordan near the Dead Sea.It is a short variety of wild wheat, usually less than 70 centimetres (28 in) tall and is not very productive of edible seeds. The taste of the Red Fife goods are more complex than common Hard Red Wheats and the breads bake up moister, with a cohesive crumb. Mix the red fife flour and the salt in a small bowl; Pour in the water and stir the ingredients with the fingertips or a wooden spoon. Red fife also attracts a certain amount of attention because it is said to possess a lower gluten content than most modern varieties of wheat. What's For Dinner #447 (January 2021) - Happy New Year! Does anyone know where I can get either of these? These are wheat varieties that are best suited to a certain growing region because farmers have cultivated them specifically for this area over time. 100% Upvoted. Greatly admired for its rich flavor.Requires fewer inputs than modern varieties. Stir the batter briefly to blend with a fork. In my cookbook Simply Ancient Grains, I introduce many recipes with spelt, from a Greek sesame tahini cake and a honeyed spelt cornbread, to an artichoke and spelt salad with citrus dressing, and a giant spelt pancake with squash blossoms (for a recipe, see below). It’s easy to cook; just simmer it in stock or water for 25-30 minutes covered, strain, and prepare hot or cold. Einkorn, Red Fife Sourdough No. Einkorn and Emmer wheat are diploid. For gluten-free clients and friends, I like One Degree’s sprouted brown rice flour, along with sorghum and millet flours (which are sweet tasting and fun to work with). Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the leeks are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. April 11, 2020 - 5:57am. This time I increased the Einkorn to 20% and reduced the Red Fife to 9% all of which was in the preferment. The certainty of this person’s statement was troubling as she had obviously been given wrong information possibly by a heirloom seed company. Heritage/Heirloom/Ancient grains, such as Red Fife, Turkey Red, Einkorn, Emmer and others may be more easily digestible and tolerated by those with gluten sensitivities. Einkorn Flour. Continue cooking until a few small bubbles appear on top, the edges just start to brown, and the bottom turns golden brown (lift with a spatula), about 2 minutes more. I have lately been smitten by a baguette made with Red Fife flour from Maine, available sometimes at our local Whole Foods market. Why should you seek them out? In addition, there has been a huge increase in coeliac disease in the past few decades — consumers who cannot eat any gluten, the proteins in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. Two types of einkorn are currently available on the US market. I have lately been smitten by a baguette made with Red Fife flour from Maine, available sometimes at our local Whole Foods market. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. 1. This salad makes for a satisfying yet light lunch, or serve it next to grilled chicken or steak. 3. The absence of bran color results in a flour that is slightly sweeter. The most widely grown Canadian wheat in the second half of the 19th century, interest in Red Fife is enjoying a well-deserved rebirth. 4. Lightly whisk the egg yolks in a 473 ml (2-cup) liquid measuring cup. Our Type-85 Bread Flour is the optimal mixture of bran and flour for baking healthy and delicious artisan loaves. Step one: Alternately, you can get the berries and Kamut® flour at Bob’s Red Mill, a well-regarded company which prides itself in the use of traditional stone-milling for grains. Fine points: Look for squash blossoms at farmers’ markets during the summer months. 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I had good success storing the delicate blossoms for a day or two in the fridge, upright, in a glass of water like flowers, and loosely covered — a plastic bag works. Some call it the purest wheat because it has only two sets of chromosomes. Both are fascinating meal additions and worth exploring. Amazon sells einkorn products, at least the US Web site does. Don’t worry if the petals tear a bit; just twist them gently to close at the top. You can top the pancakes with halved grape or cherry tomatoes — a scant 237 ml (1 cup) per pancake. Below, I’m listing some of my favorite US growers of ancient wheat varieties: Bluebird Grain Farms in Washington State has been a darling of chefs and food professionals for years, offering exquisite organic grains, including emmer and einkorn, sold as their own “einka.” Their flour is milled fresh to order. To serve, sprinkle each pancake with a bit more cheese and some of the remaining herbs. I did a preshape, bench rested for 15-20 mins then final shaped and into the banneton. Sort by. Of all the ancient wheats, spelt is probably best known. Also known as Triticum Monococcum, with 14 chromosomes, Einkorn was first domesticated ~ 10,000 years ago. In baking, it makes for tasty treats with a glorious mild nuttiness that’s easy to embrace. Wish you would include that Einkorn has a higher protein to carbohydrate ratio (28% vs 10%) compared to dwarf wheat species. Because just like cheese, chocolate, and wine, grains have terroir. Over the last 20 years, Red Fife has seen a resurgence in organic and artisanal bakeries and become more popular for home bakers. Swirl in 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of the olive oil and wait until it shimmers. She is a veteran journalist and food writer, and has contributed to Gourmet, Saveur, and Gastronomica. Set a large platter or plate next to the stove and have a piece of aluminum foil handy to cover it. Although Einkorn does contain gluten, it’s a different type of gluten and passes the ELISA test, which is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood. 5. Where does this interest come from — not just for once-forgotten wheat varieties but also for all ancient grains, whether quinoa, sorghum, teff, or amaranth? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Stir the remaining herbs and half of the cheese into the batter. You can often find it from small distributors such as … Use Kamut® with its rich buttery aroma in salads, sides, and soups in place of wheat berries. As an einkorn researcher and artisan baker, it is exciting to see more interest in the US. I also take these washable bags with me to go shopping for fruit and vegetables. That's why we manufacture our products using time-honored techniques, like grinding whole grains at cool temperatures with a traditional stone mill. Gently press 8 squash blossoms in a star pattern into the center of the pancake, with the stem facing inward. The baguette has a deep natural sweetness, with hints of pecans and honey, which is unsurpassed. From 1860-1900, Red Fife enjoyed its heyday as the nation’s wheat of choice. Allow me to introduce these staples to you one by one. Benito. Red Fife is a heritage wheat variety. Eating them and baking with them for many years has been nothing short of amazing: each of these wheats from the days of yore add sublime texture and astonishing new flavors to my table. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. A story about ancient wheat also has to talk about local grains. © 2021 CHOWHOUND, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. This is the best way to secure their survival. Red Fife There is some controversy over whether this wheat is lower in gluten content that many of the more modern wheat grown and sold these days. You may unsubscribe at any time. “It’s the grandma of all Canadian wheats,” said Jason. Named after David Fife, the seed came from Scotland in 1842 and is believed to be a relative of Halychanka Wheat (a Ukrainian Heritage wheat). This means the grain is pure and predates the complex hybridization methods imposed by humans over the last 75 years. This is the critical reason why blood sugar results in high insulin, the cause of a vast number of diseases of civilization…heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity to name a few. Wait until the flour form a shaggy and mild dough. In my native Germany and in other German-speaking countries, but also in France and Spain, spelt was a staple until the early 19th century. A Community of Cooks, Food Writers & Recipe Testers. Size: 4 lbs 25 lbs. The grain has been grown in Montana for over sixty years, and the term Kamut® is trademarked. (If making the night before, cover the egg whites as well and chill both bowls, up to 24 hours.). What this means is that this particular source of organic einkorn comes from fully pastured fields for five years prior. Wipe the pan clean with paper towels and repeat with the second pancake. Outside of the Midwestern farm belt you can now find American- grown barley, emmer, einkorn, spelt, triticale, rye, and more. Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the flour, starting from the center, until smooth. I collected many populations of einkorn in the Fertile Crescent and Europe, and offer einkorn flatbreads and flour for sale. Peel the fruit, removing any pith, and cut into 1.3 cm (1⁄2-inch) pieces to make about 177 ml (3⁄4 cup); reserve the rest for another use. It set the standard in both milling and baking. Use spelt, wheat berries, or gluten-free sorghum for variations. Slice thinly to amount to 710 ml (3 cups) and sauté in 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil over medium heat, with a bit of salt, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. Quantity: Add To Cart. Award-winning cookbook author Maria Speck has just published her second book, Simply Ancient Grains— Fresh and Flavorful Whole Grain Recipes for Living Well. The farm sells organic emmer, spelt, and einkorn as well as Grünkern better known as freekeh. great for use in: Artisan and pan breads, cookies, biscuits, whole wheat pastries. Scoop with a 237 ml (1 cup) measure deeply into the batter and put a scant 354 ml (1 1⁄2 cups) into the center of the pan. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes, covered. 1. I leave most produce right in the bags when I return and store them in the crisper drawer of my refrigerator. Even... by Gretchen Lidicker | If you want to eat less sugar, finding no-sugar and low sugar breakfast recipes that are both easy... Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest tips, tricks, recipes and more, sent twice a week. It’s a popular mantra that we all tell ourselves going into a new year—vowing that... by Gretchen Lidicker | Trying to cut carbohydrates? Red Fife is a Canadian heritage wheat first planted by David Fife in Peterborough, Ontario in 1842. Drain, remove the zest strip, and add the leeks to the bowl with the Kamut®. Italian farro is typically also semi-pearled, which means some of the outer bran has been removed; this helps the grain to cook up faster while still retaining some of the nutrients, great for busy weeknights. Slowly beat in the olive oil until emulsified. “Far, far tastier than our modern bread wheats.” In addition to Red Fife, artisan bakers seek out old world wheats such as einkorn, spelt and Khorasan (sometimes known as Kamut®). But life happens. To finish, pour the dressing over the salad, gently toss, and season with salt and pepper to taste. My German dad was a competitive pancake gobbler — to call him a pancake eater would do the term injustice. Maria Speck has had a lifelong passion for whole grains, and has published two cookbooks on the subject. From sustenance and sacrament records of the time, we can conclude that mankind domesticated wheat about 9,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent, a wide strip of terrain beginning in northeast Africa, ascending along the eastern Mediterranean Sea, arcing along to the north of the Arabian peninsula, and finally descending to the Persian Gulf. Photography (c) 2015 by Erin Kunkel. Finely grate the remaining skin until you have 5 ml (1 teaspoon) zest and set aside. In my cookbook, I allow them to shine in an austere tomato dish as well as in a delicious simple maple pudding. In a large skillet combine the leeks, broth, wine, and zest strip, and bring to a boil. More and more people also report gluten sensitivities revealed by symptoms such as discomfort or bloating when they eat modern wheat. Eli Rogosa, a pioneer in the effort to preserve ancient wheat varieties from extinction, sells einkorn and freshly milled flour grown in Massachusetts and New York state. Simply Ancient Grains— Fresh and Flavorful Whole Grain Recipes for Living Well, 120 grams (1 cup plus 1 tablespoon)* whole grain spelt or Kamut flour, 1.3 ml (¼ teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper, 237 ml (1 cup) loosely packed chopped mixed herbs such as mint, parsley, and dill, 237 ml (1 cup) finely grated Manchego cheese or Parmesan, plus extra for serving, 20 ml (4 teaspoons) extra-virgin olive oil, Good-quality balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, 195 grams (¾ cup) Kamut® berries, soaked overnight, or about 2 cups cooked, 2 leeks, halved lengthwise, rinsed well, cut into 2 cm (¾ inch) slices, 118 ml (½ cup) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, 15 ml (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lemon juice, 30 ml (2 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil, 35 grams (⅓ cup) coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, 78 to 118 ml (⅓ to ½ cup) crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese, 45 ml (3 tablespoons) finely chopped parsley, for garnish. Add the milk, 118 ml (1/2 cup) water, salt, and pepper and whisk until blended. Ancient wheat varieties typically have a higher protein content and more micronutrients. Place the egg whites in a bowl in which you can whisk them later. This recipe, almost a cross between pancakes and omelets, is inspired by German-style pancakes to which I add lots of fresh herbs and tender squash blossoms. Cook, watching closely, until puffy and golden brown, about 3 minutes or 1 to 2 minutes more for a crispier pancake. For me, these ancient wheats are an invitation to discovery. Place a rack 4 inches away from the broiler and preheat on high. I very much hope that you will explore ancient as well as heirloom wheats and try them in your meals and baked goods. The grain has seen a huge revival in the past decade, in Europe as well as in the United States. Red Fife. Here are some tips and tricks for new and not-so-new bread bakers. (That's pretty much how grains were named back then.) 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