How to germinate your wheat

How to germinate wheat berries and prepare for grinding-


Fill a wide mouth jar 1/3 full of wheat. Fill completely with water and let sit at room temperature for 8-12 hours or until at least half of the berries are just barely sprouted; drain, rinse with fresh water, and drain completely. Place a thin layer on a cookie sheet or screens. Put in oven on low heat overnight or until completely dry. Grind into flour. (If the berries are not completely dry, they will clog the grinder.)

Ground flour should be kept in the freezer or refrigerator. The wheat germ oil in whole wheat flour spoils quickly after grinding.

Why you would want to germinate your wheat!
Whole grains are much more nutritious than refined grains like white flour and white rice. However, whole grains must be prepared in a way that our bodies can absorb the nutrients in the whole grains.


Most grains, nuts, and seeds contain enzyme inhibitors and phylatic acid that block absorption of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. This problem can easily be addressed by using soaking methods, such as using sour dough in baking and partially germinating seeds before grinding. Eating germinate grains not only strengthens your natural digestive tract enzymes, but also boosts the vitamin content. Partially germinated seeds contain considerably more A, B and C vitamins. Many people who are allergic to refined wheat products have been helped by eating germinated grains. Using spelt or Rye may also help people that are allergic to wheat. (Kara Bagley)