-Jane Austen, Emma







This fresh-milled country bread is a simple, rustic loaf made with an overnight poolish for added flavor and a short refrigerated rise for an easy baking schedule. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can mix the dough in the morning and have a beautiful homemade loaf ready for…

These soft fresh-milled potato hamburger buns are light, fluffy, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or sloppy joes. Made with instant potato flakes and freshly milled…

These soft fresh-milled hot dog buns are light, fluffy, and full of wholesome whole-grain flavor. Made with freshly milled wheat, they’re sturdy enough for hot…

These fresh-milled maple-sweetened einkorn muffins are soft, tender, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Made with freshly milled einkorn flour and Greek yogurt, they…

Hi, I’m Payton—a Christian, wife, and mother. The Contented Hearth is my journey toward contentment, and I hope to take you along with me. Here you’ll find frugal living tips, comforting recipes, homemaking inspiration, and weekly prompts to help foster a contented heart.
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