The world of whole wheat can be ridiculously overwhelming: Hard, soft, winter, spring, red, white... and that doesn't even take into account all the different varieties out there.

In today's episode I'm sharing my helpful whole wheat framework that will not only cut through the noise, but also empower you to finally tackle that whole wheat baking (without making bread bricks in the process).

Podcast Episode Highlights

Common perception about whole wheat
Whole wheat framework that I created to help
W.H.O.L.E. acronym for deciphering wheat
Wheat seasons
Hue of the wheat
Origin of the wheat (varieties of wheat)
Level of hardness in the wheat
Extraction of wheat
Tips for beginners
Where to find whole wheat berries
Final thoughts on whole wheat

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Struggling to find wheat berries? I get mine from Azure Standard

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My other podcast episodes and blog articles on wheat include:

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