-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…

This Fresh-Milled Fruit Pizza features a buttery shortbread crust, a lightly sweetened cream cheese topping, and fresh seasonal fruit for a simple, beautiful summer dessert.

Fluffy fresh milled buttermilk pancakes made from whole grain wheat. A simple, from-scratch recipe for tender, healthy pancakes your family will love.

A simple, wholesome granola made with fresh-milled flour, warm spices, and pantry staples—perfectly crisp with clusters and easy to customize.

Soft, buttery, and perfectly golden, these Texas-Style Sausage Kolaches made with fresh-milled flour are a simple, satisfying homemade classic your whole family will love.

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