The Premise
What do high falutin' flours made from organic sprouted grains add to real bread? And what about black barley? Buckwheat?We aim to find out over the next 7 weeks.

Oh, and according to the interwebs, sprouting helps increase the amount and availability of certain nutrients. Breads made from sprouted whole grains are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and may have less of an impact on blood sugar than typical breads.

The Perks
In addition to 6 weeks of organic artisan bread . . . 

• Discounts - $2 off your first bag of coffee each week. $1 off all other add-on items including additional boules from the Hot Drop, island-roasted coffee, bean to bag chocolate, and more for the duration of your subscription!
   
• Limited Releases -  current series subscribers are the short list of The Short List and get first dibs on small-batch and one-off projects . . . like the real panettone of yesterseries, artisan spreads for your bread, and more!
   
• Legacy Status - slots fill up fast - series subscribers get the opportunity to sign onto the next subscription series before any available openings are offered to Short Listers at Large.
   
• Regifting - If out of town any given week during the series, I'll gladly deliver your boule to a friend or neighbor of your choosing as a gift, or do my best to find a hungry family on the island who can really use it.
   
• Bonus Week - A surprise with the last boule of the series. Past examples include bean to jar drinking chocolate, a copy of my novel paired with a free dram of aged egg nog just in time for Christmas, handcrafted organic aioli, honey roasted hazelnuts, and more! 

The Package

The Sprouts and Stuff Series  - $75
Begins the week of 8/15 and includes 6 weeks of bread over the course of 7.
(One mid-series intermission week)

Large, miche-style boules made with 100% organic flour. No unpronounceable ingredients.

Base flour for all boules is organic Artisan Baker's Craft from Central Milling. The rest of the details below.

Week 1: 25% Granite Mills Stone Ground Organic Sprouted Wheat Flour

Week 2: 25% Granite Mills Stone Ground Organic Sprouted Barley Flour

Week 3: House-milled buckwheat flour (~10%) plus sprouted buckwheat groats!

Did you know that buckwheat is not really wheat? It's not even related, as the seeds don't come from a grass. Buckwheat is a highly nutritious whole grain that many people consider to be a superfood. Among its health benefits, buckwheat may improve heart health, promote weight loss, and help manage diabetes. Buckwheat is a good source of protein, fiber, and energy.

Week 4: Intermission Week

Week 5: 25% Granite Mills Stone Ground Organic Sprouted Rye Flour

Week 6: 25% Granite Mills Stone Ground Organic Sprouted Spelt Flour 

Week 7: 25% House-milled black barley flour +TBD Bonus Item!

More on Black Barley:
A non-GMO product, this grain, also known as "purple barley," has a superior nutritional profile that is high in anthocyanin (antioxidants). Being a hulless variety means it is a whole grain food that is not pearled. We don't shave off the nutrition! When Black Barley cooks it will look reddish-brown and imparts a lemon grassy, nutty flavor.

Black Barley is an ancient grain of the Fertile Crescent. A unique landrace variety genetically adapted to the mineral-rich soils and sunny climate of the Columbia Plateau in the Pacific Northwest.