Ask a Vegan Baker

Good day!

I am trying to find a replacement for the traditional white and wheat flour for breads and rolls, but there are some caveats in my search.

First, I am hoping to avoid gluten, and second and most important is that I am hoping to be able to grow whatever it is that I am ultimately going to use for flour.

I am growing chickpeas and amaranth now. I have not tried to grow wheat yet, but I am less inclined to do this because I'm worried about GMOs (and gluten). I can grow almonds, peanuts, and probably potatoes, and a few other things. However, I am not sure whether these are suitable flour substitutes for making yummy breads and rolls of various kinds.

In my on-going adventures to be more self sufficient and embrace old-school crafts and knowledge, I am continuing to add a great number of plants to my permaculture, organic, non-GMO garden. If I could grow my own flour, that would be fantastic!! I can grow a lot of things, but this one is proving to be difficult for me. I'm somewhat new to baking as well which doesn't help, but that's just a matter of time and experience.

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and happy baking!