Sunrise Flour Mill Blog
We are Darrold and Marty Glanville, owners of Sunrise Flour Mill in North Branch, MN.
Heritage Sea Salt Maple Cookies
Heritage Sea Salt Maple Cookies 1/2 C butter, softened3/4 C real brown sugar1/4 C white sugar1 egg1/3 C real maple syrup1 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract2 C flour, sifted - any SFM flour will work1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 C nuts, optionalGlaze:1 C powdered...
The Story Behind This Sourdough Starter
In his book, "Bread Alone", Daniel Leader’s definition is "sourdough, or levain as the French call it, is an intensely alive mass of fermenting yeast, flour, and water that leavens and flavors a larger amount of dough”. This sourdough culture is a freeze dried...
Cornbread
Cornbread 3/4 C Cornmeal (fine or coarse)3/4 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or any of the Sunrise flours), sifted1 Tbsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Salt1/4 C Sugar3/4 C Milk1 Egg, beaten2 Tbsp Butter, meltedOptional Ingredients1/4 C Sourdough Starter3/4 C Apples,...
Pesto Pizza
Pesto Pizza Note: This recipe is for making a 12” Pizza. See "Heritage Pizza Crust" recipe for making your pizza crust. 4 oz (94 g) Basil Pesto1-2 tbsp WaterWalnuts crushed into small pieces (to taste)Parmigiano Reggiano or Mozzarella (to taste) To...
Heritage Hot Cross Buns
Heritage Hot Cross Buns Buns:1/2 C dried fruit of choice (raisins, currents, or craisins are common)1 C very warm milk, divided in half1/4 C white sugar1/4 C brown sugar5 tbsp butter1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1 envelope active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)2 large...
Sourdough Discard Parmesan Cheese Crackers
Sourdough Discard Parmesan Cheese Crackers 1 C Heritage Sunrise Flour Mill Flour (any kind)1 C sourdough discard1/3 C parmesan cheese2 tbsp thyme1/4 C olive oil1 tsp sea salt Combine flour, starter, cheese, thyme, and oil. Mix until dough is formed.Divide the...
Heritage Pizza Crust
Heritage Pizza Crust 450 g (approx. 1 lb.) Heritage White Flour or Heritage Pizza Flour1-2 tsp Sea Salt300 g (10-12 oz.) warm water - temperature 75-80 degrees F (chlorine free)1/2-1 tsp dry active yeast In a large bowl, measure the flour. Add the salt and mix...
Sourdough Bread with Plum Starter
There is a lot of information available about starting and maintaining sourdough starter. Over the years we have encountered lots of theories. Many say that you need to add sugar, whole wheat, the white dust you see on ripe fruit, etc. We have made sourdough starter...
The Six Most Common Pizza-Making Mistakes
Let's be honest, takeout pizza can't beat homemade pizza. Over the years, we have taught many pizza making classes to bakers of all skill levels. Here are the top 6 pizza making mistakes we see all the time. Too Much Cheese You might think that there is no such...
Explaining Sunrise Flour Mill Wheat Flours
Sunrise Flour Mill specializes in heritage wheat varieties. Heritage wheat is not gluten free but it is pre-1950’s, pre-hybridized wheats. Many people find them more digestible than modern hybrid wheats. You can read many comments under each of our products to see why...
Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Traditional Irish Soda Bread 450 g Heritage White Flour or Heritage Bread Blend3/4 tsp Salt1 tsp Salt1 1/2 C Buttermilk Heat oven to 450 degrees.Sift together flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Slowly stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes...
Heritage Lemon Buttermilk Drop Cookies
Heritage Lemon Buttermilk Drop Cookies 1/2 C butter, softened1 C sugar1 egg3/4 C buttermilk2 tbsp grated lemon peel4 tbsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp vanilla2 C Heritage White Flour or Heritage Bread Blend sifted1/2 tsp Baking Soda1/2 tsp SaltOptional1 C powdered...
Stress relief and Baking
It’s no secret that the times we are in impose a certain level of added stress. Stress is at an all time high and finding an outlet is critical for our mental and physical health. There is a reason people bake when they are stressed. It can really help. It has helped...
Heritage Focaccia
Heritage Focaccia 1 tsp Dry Active Yeast2 C Sunrise Flour Mill Heritage Bread Blend or Heritage White Flour1/2 tsp Sea Salt2 tbsp Olive Oil220 g Warm Water (1 Cup) In a large bowl, combine yeast, flour, and salt. Stir well to combine. In a separate bowl,...
Sourdough Graham Crackers
Sourdough Graham Crackers 1/2 C Butter (or ¼ butter and ¼ coconut oil)2 C Ultra Fine Heritage Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or Ultra Fine Heritage Whole Wheat flour1 tsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Baking Soda1/4 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Cinnamon (1 tsp if a stronger cinnamon flavor is...
What To Do With Extra Sourdough Starter
Sourdough bread hooked us about 10 years ago. When Darrold gets new flour, he wants to bake a loaf of bread immediately so he will shortcut with yeast. He doesn't have to tell me; one bite does. “That's not sourdough!”, I say more than a little emphatically. We...
Heritage Gnocchi
Heritage Gnocchi 1-2 Small Russet Potatoes, baked and peeled (about 180 grams total)140 g Turkey Red Heritage White Flour or Heritage Bread Blend1-2 tsp Himalayan or Sea Salt (“Real” brand)3 Scrapes Whole nutmeg, or ¼ teaspoon of powdered nutmeg1-2 tbsp...
Easy Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 C Sugar1 C Brown Sugar3/4 t Salt2 Eggs1 t Vanilla1 t Baking Soda1 C Sunrise Flour Mill Oat Cereal1 C Peanut Butter1-2 C Chocolate Chips to preference Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with...
Easy Heritage Yeast Bread
Easy Heritage Yeast Bread 1 lb (450 g) Heritage White or Bread Blend Flour (Weighing ingredients is the most accurate way to bake.)1-2 tsp Sea Salt10- 12 oz (300 G) Chlorine-Free Water (75-80 degrees F )1/2 - 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast Mixing and Kneading In a large bowl,...
Heritage Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Heritage Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Note: If you're new to whole wheat baking, you might want to start by using Heritage White Flour and substituting between 20%-40% Heritage Whole Wheat Flour. As you have success with those percentages, you can start...
Heritage Sourdough Bread
Heritage Sourdough Bread 1000 g Heritage White Flour or Heritage Bread Blend ((*These two flours are easy to work with and will make great bread to get you started. After you get familiar with this process you can use this same recipe to replace some of the...
Maintaining Heritage Sourdough Starter
Maintaining a Sourdough Starter If you have obtained a small amount of starter from a friend or from Sunrise Flour Mill, use these guidelines for building it up and maintaining it. First, the quantity of starter needs to be built up by feeding it and doubling it in...
Creating & Maintaining Heritage Sourdough Starter
Starting & Maintaining a Sourdough Starter This recipe works best with Heritage flours. It may not work the same with conventional wheat. 1/2 Cup Sunrise Flour Mill Heritage Flour1/2 Cup Tepid Water (Water should be no hotter than 100F. Use well water or bottled...
Creamy Organic Polenta
Creamy Polenta Our cornmeal is milled from high-quality organic corn and full of texture and flavor. We have two versions to choose from; coarse or fine. A bowl of polenta makes a hearty side to any meal. Or you can add shaved cheese, sliced scallions, a...
Organic Cornbread
Cornbread There’s nothing more satisfying than a cup of warm chili with a slice of rich cornbread on the side. Our coarse ground cornmeal makes a dense loaf that doesn’t crumble, and our recipe has never failed us. It’s so easy, you don’t need any special tools or...
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(651) 674-8050
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39724 Grand Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056
Pickup also available at:
Mill City Farmer’s Market
704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55415