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Einkorn Organic, SuperPail

From $158.14

Organic Einkorn Wheat Berries, 26.5 lbs.

Einkorn boule

Our einkorn wheat is certified organic, cleaned and great for baking & cooking purposes. Like all of Pleasant Hill Grain's whole grain products, it is GMO-free.

Einkorn, the oldest form of cultivated wheat, has been grown for thousands of years, making it an ancient grain. You can read much more about its unique history, and its uses, further down in this description.

Our grains are cleaned to protect your grain mill from any foreign objects. (Organic einkorn wheat berries that aren't sufficiently cleaned may contain small stones that will damage or destroy a grain mill... not to mention that you don't want rocks in your food!) Also, PHG does not sell any grains, beans, lentils, pulses or seeds sourced from China.

Convenient & safe storage

Our einkorn is certified organic and non-GMO, and comes in heavy duty buckets containing 26.5 lbs. net weight. When you store grain at home, it needs to be protected in a couple of ways. First, it needs to be protected from a variety of little critters who'd like to get to it before you do. Weevils and rodents, for example. You also need to protect your organic einkorn from picking up excessive additional moisture, which can be drawn from the atmosphere. The buckets our organic einkorn berries comes in provide full protection against these storage risks. They have airtight gasket-sealed lids, sealed Mylar liners, and oxygen absorber packets that remove the oxygen from the air in the bucket after the lid is put on. The O2 absorbers leave an atmosphere of nitrogen in the bucket, because air consists almost entirely of oxygen and nitrogen. (The oxygen absorber packets themselves are completely food-safe, being made of powdered iron and salt, which are kept separate from the grain itself.)

Our SuperPail buckets safely lock out pests, and biological processes are put "on hold" in the Mylar protected, oxygen-free nitrogen atmosphere, so your organic einkorn enjoys complete peace and quiet until you want to use it, even if that’s ten or twenty years from now. Note: If you don't already have a bucket lid removal tool, they make lid removal easy (see lower section of this Web page).

Shelf Life

Unopened einkorn has a shelf life of 10 years when stored in a cool, dark, dry environment.

Einkorn Uses & History 

Einkorn wheat hasn't been widely produced for many years because it’s more difficult to harvest and yields only one fifth as much volume compared to modern wheat. But interest in it has grown rapidly as awareness of its great nutritional advantages has spread. 

The protein content of einkorn wheat is 30-50% higher than in modern wheats. In addition to its high protein content, einkorn contains large amounts of essential fatty acids, antioxidants lutein and beta-carotene, minerals phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese, and vitamins A, B2 and B6. Einkorn also contains 30% less starch than modern wheat. 

Einkorn is a diploid grain, meaning it has two sets of its seven chromosomes for a total of 14 chromosomes, whereas modern red and white wheats, and spelt, have six sets of seven chromosomes, for a total of 42 chromosomes. The simpler genetic structure of einkorn wheat makes it easier to digest than modern wheats. Many people who experience gluten sensitivities are able to enjoy baked foods made with einkorn flour, but since it does contain gluten it isn’t recommended for people with Celiac disease. 

Einkorn berries can be cooked for a side dish or hot cereal, or ground into flour and used in a variety of baked goods. Whole grain einkorn flour can be used in place of any other type of wheat for breads, pasta, pancakes, biscuits and more! 

Bread dough made with einkorn flour is less elastic than dough made with modern wheat, and because there isn’t a lot of elasticity to develop, einkorn dough can be fully kneaded in a very short time. Einkorn bread dough can easily be mixed and kneaded by hand. The gluten structure of einkorn is less strong than that of modern wheat, so to prevent falling while baking, it's important not to let the dough over-proof. 

Einkorn flour absorbs less liquid and takes a little longer to absorb liquid than modern wheat flours do; this should be taken into consideration when substituting einkorn flour for modern wheat flour in yeast bread recipes. A good place to start when converting yeast bread recipes for einkorn is to use ⅓ less liquid than the recipe calls for (eggs and butter shouldn’t be considered a liquid). 

Whole grain einkorn flour can usually be substituted in equal measurement for modern wheat whole grain flour in quick breads, pancakes, cookies and cakes, but generally you’ll need to reduce liquid by 10-15% in these recipes. Einkorn doughs and batters will be a bit stickier to work with than those made with modern grains, but baking results are not adversely affected. We recommend The Einkorn Cookbook as a great resource for tasty, wholesome recipes. 

The word einkorn is German and means “one kernel”, referring to the single floret in a spikelet of einkorn grass; modern wheats grow 3-5 florets per spikelet. Einkorn is also known by other names including farro piccolo (Italian), shippon (Hebrew), and le petit épeautre (French).

Additional Options 

Pleasant Hill Grain offers over thirty kinds of whole grain products

Our food category offers many selections of baking ingredients, delicious dried fruits and vegetables, long-term storable foods, canned meat, fish and poultry, sweeteners and more. 

As a whole grains shopper you may also be interested in hand crank and electric grain mills and grain flakers as well as heavy duty Bosch mixersAnkarsrum (formerly Electrolux)Haussler spiral dough mixers, and Famag spiral dough mixers

Gamma Seal Lids are remarkably practical two-part gadgets that transform standard plastic buckets into rugged, gasketed, resealable storage containers that are both air-tight and water-tight.

Shipping Zones 

Please note: The shipping zones below are for the 48 contiguous states. For shipment to AK/HI, please call (866) 467-6123 or email us for a cost quote.

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NEED A LOT OF GRAIN? 

When you order a full pallet of grain (36 buckets) or more, you earn a discount of $25 per bucket. And if you order 3 full pallets or more, the discount is $30 per bucket. (See the discount amounts in the table below.) These terms apply to this offer: 

  • Your order may consist of a single product, or any combination of these  grain, beans, rice, etc. 
  • Total quantity must be a multiple of 12. So you can order 36 or 48 or 60 buckets, but not 37 or 55, for example. 
  • You must have a quantity of at least 36 buckets, in a total quantity divisible by 12, in your cart for the discount to apply. 
  • This offer applies to grain, beans, lentils, rice, or oilseeds (such as flax) that are packaged in buckets. 
  • All buckets must be in stock. 
  • The order can be delivered in one of two ways: 

1.) It can be delivered to a business address with a forklift or dock and which is NOT also a residence. 

 2.) OR the order may be picked up at the freight terminal in your area, within 3 business days of arrival. (Storage charges would start after 3 days.)

BULK SUPERPAIL DISCOUNT

No. Buckets

Bucket Discount

Total Discount

36

$25

$900

48

$25

$1200

60

$25

$1500

72

$25

$1800

84

$25

$2100

96

$25

$2400

108

$30

$3240

120

$30

$3600

132

$30

$3960

144

$30

$4320

156

$30

$4680

168

$30

$5040


Orders of 36 buckets or more will receive the discounts above automatically, in your shopping cart. Please give us a call or  email if you have any questions

Exceptional Value of Bulk Grain

It's well known that basic natural foods tend to be lower in cost and much higher in nutrition than processed commercial choices, but we were still a little shocked when we compared the cost of a staple like whole grain wheat, to items on the shelves at a local grocery store. Our grain comes packaged 45 lbs. to a bucket, so we're reporting each cost here, for that same net weight. The cost of living index in Nebraska is comparatively low, so processed foods like the examples shown here are priced even higher in most areas. We came away from this exercise with a heightened appreciation for the low cost and exceptional value of quality basic foods like whole grain wheat!

45 lbs. of Wheaties™ cereal

$248

45 lbs. of Capt'n Crunch™ cereal

$219

45 lbs. of Nacho Cheese Doritos™

$259

45 lbs. of Maxwell House™ coffee

$193

45 lbs. of 9 Lives™ (the cat food!)

$98

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Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (102g)
Servings Per Container: 118
Amount per serving
Calories 370
  % Daily
Total Fat 2.2g 26%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.4g 27%
Fiber 8.6g 31%
Sugars 0.7g 1%
Protein 15.2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 38.1mg 3%
Iron 4.2mg 24%
Potassium 392.4mg 8%

Specs

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Brand
Einkorn
Diameter
13.4"
Height
11.75"
Weight (lbs.)
30
Net Weight (lbs.)
26.5
Allergen Statement
Processed in a facility that handles wheat and seeds.
Gluten
Yes
Origin
USA
Certifications
USDA Organic
Country of Manufacture
United States

Shipping

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We stock this product in our Nebraska warehouse. Most of our shipments are by UPS Ground or Home Delivery and you should receive your order in five business days or less from ship-out. Click here for more information about shipping.

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Grains & Legume Samples for Pick-Up in Hampton, NE

Our one pound grain, bean and seed samples are a way for you to give a grain a try before investing in a bulk amount. These samples are not packaged for longterm storage.

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Grain Sample 1 Pound

Our one pound grain, bean and seed samples are a way for you to give a grain a try before investing in a bulk amount. These samples are not packaged for longterm storage.

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Bucket Lid Wrench

Don't be afraid of the plastic construction of this handy lid removal tool. We've used them for years here at PHG. They work great and we've never had one break.

Overall length of the tool is 8.25".

Note: Some bucket lids have several points around their lower lip that must be snipped with a cutting tool prior to removal. No matter what sort of tool you use to pry the lid off, if you're working with that sort of lid then it is indeed necessary to snip the lid at those points, first. Such "snip points" vary in appearance and may or may not be marked with words like "Cut Here" or with a scissors symbol. Another type of lid has a circumferential "tear strip" around its bottom edge. With such lids you may not need a lid removal wrench to use after pulling the tear-strip away, but one can be helpful to those with hand weakness due to arthritis or other reasons.

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The Einkorn Cookbook

Einkorn is an ancient grain in the wheat family that is easy to digest, less likely to cause gut inflammation, tolerable for those with gluten sensitivity and is becoming one of the most popular grains/flours on the market. Not only does it have outstanding health benefits, but it’s delicious too!

How does one prepare this ancient grain? Popular food bloggers, Tim and Shanna Mallon of Food Loves Writing, bring einkorn to your table with this beautiful whole food cookbook that’s a pleasure to read and cook from. The book includes a brief history of einkorn, an overview of its health benefits, tips on how to use and store it, and over 100 easy-to-follow recipes all featuring this ancient grain. Recipes are broken into sections including breakfast, appetizers, breads, main dishes, and desserts.

The einkorn flour called for throughout this book is either all-purpose flour, sifted whole grain flour, or 100% whole grain flour. Substituting whole grain flour for the AP flour works for us, but to make up for the extra absorption of whole grain flour over AP flour, we add 5% more liquid than the recipe calls for.

Are you interested in grinding whole einkorn berries at home to make fresh, nutrient-rich flour? We offer organic, non-hybridized einkorn berries as well as quality grain mills and flour sifters . You may also be interested in a food dehydrator to dry sprouted einkorn berries.

Paperback | 176 pages | 50 color photographs

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USA Pan Nonstick Pullman Loaf Pan & Cover

Pullman loaf pans like this nonstick one from USA Pan are excellent for baking breads in that don't rise well, like gluten free loaves and rye breads. Thanks to the pan's narrower designer and taller sides, these breads will turn out taller than if baked in traditional loaf pans.

Over fifty years ago USA Pan began providing the highest quality commercial-gauge bakeware for the world’s leading bakeries. Today they are the largest manufacturer of commercial bakeware. When you purchase a USA Pan product you're choosing a product that meets industrial standards for innovation, quality and durability. From superior pan materials, to methods of manufacturing, and overall design, USA pans are some of the very best available for the commercial user as well as the home chef. Each USA Pan is proudly produced in Crescent, Pennsylvania.

Each USA Pan bakeware item is constructed of aluminized steel, which is the material of choice for commercial bakeries. The metal thickness chosen for each bakeware piece allows even heat distribution and maximum service life.

The bakeware is coated with Americoat© Plus, a proprietary silicone coating that nearly all North American bakers prefer over dark nonstick coatings. Americoat© Plus is a clear non-stick, environmentally friendly, coating specifically formulated for superior baking and does not contain any PTFE’s or PFOA’s.

Another unique feature of USA Pan bakeware is the corrugated (or fluted) design. This ridged surface maximizes pan strength, as well as prevents warping, denting and other effects of everyday use. Corrugation also minimizes surface contact with baked goods which means you have evenly baked goods which are easily released from their pan.

Available in 13" and 9" length. The 13" Loaf Pan is a top rated product at Cook's Illustrated!

The Pullman Loaf Pan is made in the USA, and the lid is imported.

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Bread Bags, 100 Pack

Good strong poly bread bags. The Large and Extra Large bags have a gusseted end for full capacity along the entire length of the bag. The Extra Large size adapts to large loaves of various sizes and shapes. Many of our customers put two loaves in the Extra Large bags, depending on loaf size. The Long bags are perfect for baguettes and other loaves up to 20” in length, and have a flat end seam.

The durability of these bags will let you reuse them many times, making them ultra-economical!

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$14.50 - $18.00
Gamma Seal Lid, 12 Inch, Set of 3

This remarkably practical two-part gadget transforms a standard plastic bucket into a rugged, gasketed, resealable storage container that's both air-tight. Just snap the outer ring down onto your bucket. The threaded lid turns easily with molded-in grip bars. These lids are heavy duty for years and years of service. The ring has a polymer gasket where it sits against the lid of your bucket, and the threaded lid has another polymer gasket, giving the container an air-tight seal that excludes not only such freeloaders as mice and insects, but moisture too.

The Gamma Seal lid transforms an ordinary bucket into the ideal storage vault for an endless list of materials from grain and other foods to laundry products, pet food, tools, documents, silk ties, lawn and garden products, bait, seeds, oil, disaster supplies... and on and on. They also make lightweight, super-strong totes for camping gear. And did we mention that they're stackable? Our customers come back for more of these. (Make your life easier by ordering a few more the first time!)

All Gamma Lid plastics are food safe, including "heavy-metal-free" pigment in the colored lids, and all Gamma products are BPA-free. Gamma Seal lids do not include the bucket. Please note that color tint of plastic buckets can vary, so Gamma Lid colors may not perfectly match with the color of any given plastic buckets.

These 12" Gamma Seal lids fit 3-1/2 gallon or 5 gallon or 6 gallon buckets with standard top outside diameter of 11-3/4" to 12-1/8". If you want to use Gamma Seal Lids on buckets you already have, be sure your bucket tops have an outside diameter that falls within that range. (The buckets offered by Pleasant Hill Grain all have the proper top diameters to accept their respective size of Gamma Seal Lid.)

To install we recommend a large rubber mallet, or lay a 2x4 across the lid and strike with any heavy hammer. If a lid ring doesn't want to start on a bucket easily, submerging the ring or bucket rim (or both) in hot water will ease the connection.

Lids are sold in sets of three of each color. Colors include white, black, green, yellow, red, blue, and orange.

Note: If using oxygen absorbers in plastic buckets, you need to use standard hammer-on lids (not Gamma Lids). Gamma Lids are airtight, but are not designed to counteract the force of pressure that's created when all of the oxygen in the container is removed by oxygen absorbers. Once the standard lid is initially removed to start using the contents, a Gamma Lid can be used to re-seal the bucket against moisture, rodents and insects. A quality bucket and hammer-on gasketed lid will provide a fully adequate oxygen barrier for at least a couple years of storage. For even longer term oxygen-free storage, inside your buckets you can also use Mylar liner bags which, when heat-sealed shut around your food, will effectively block oxygen permeation for years and years.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Meals Book

Food writer Maria Speck’s passion for propelling Old World staples such as farro, barley, polenta, and wheat berries to the forefront of new American cooking is beautifully presented in Ancient Grains for Modern Meals. In this inspired and highly personal book, Maria Speck draws on food traditions from across the Mediterranean and northern Europe to reveal how versatile, satisfying, flavorful, and sophisticated whole grains can be.

Rustic but elegant dishes—Creamy Farro with Honey-Roasted Grapes, Barley Salad with Figs and Tarragon-Lemon Dressing, Lamb Stew with Wheat Berries in Red Wine Sauce, and Purple Rice Pudding with Rose Water Dates—are sure to please discerning palates and become favorites in any whole grain repertoire.

Food lovers and health-conscious home chefs alike learn how to integrate whole grains into their busy lives, from quick-cooking quinoa and buckwheat to the slower varieties such as spelt and Kamut. The stunning flavors and lively textures of whole grains are enhanced with natural ingredients such as butter, cream, and prosciutto—in moderation—to create lush Mediterranean-inspired recipes. Maria’s approachable style and generous spirit make this collection of time-honored, updated classics a treasury for today’s cooks.

Winner of the Julia Child Health and Special Diet Award

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Going on with Einkorn
By Yvonne B. in CA on 4/01/2018 Verified Buyer

Received my second pail in super quick time. Just the best in customer service. I cannot stop baking with the amazing flour I grind from this organic einkorn. Everything I bake with it is full of flavor as well as nutrient rich. My sourdough breads receive rave reviews from family and friends. I have even had some hands-on classes in sourdough bread making at my home. It is true that einkorn is different and can be sticky if one is used to other wheat. It absorbs liquids much more slowly, and needs down time. It makes the best pizza dough, scones and pastry as well. I am a happy baker knowing I can continue to get this quality grain through a great, ethical company. Thank you all of you at Pleasant Hill Grain.

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Awesome
By Irma H. in WA on 6/27/2016 Verified Buyer

Einkorn produces the best tasting bread. I had to grind some for both of my sisters to take back with them so they could also enjoy baking with this wonderful grain.

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Good Product
By CT in VA on 3/11/2016 Verified Buyer

We grind our own flour, and have learned enough about current grains versus the ancient Einkorn to know that the Einkorn is much better health wise. We began using Pleasant Hill Einkorn several years ago and have found it a good product. Well packaged and keeps safely for a long time.

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EINKORN IS THE BEST!!!
By NINA P. in PA on 12/30/2018 Verified Buyer

I tried einkorn for health reasons and discovered how tasty it is. I make bagels, crackers and bread that even my grandchildren enjoy. The wheat in the store which I used to eat made me quite sick because of how it was changed in the 1970's. The gluten in einkorn does not bother me AND it is not brominated which, although the FDA approved its use, is very bad for us since it displaces iodine (which they used to use) in the body. I thank God every day for providing me with the finest wheat that, most likely, Jesus enjoyed. Praise God!!!

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No communication from the company
By kristina P. in MN on 4/10/2020 Verified Buyer

Package was to arrive by 3/30/20. It did not arrive in timeframe. No communication from company that it was delayed. Customer needed to call in to company for further information. It is now 4/10/20, package has still not arrived. If a package is delayed for any reason, an e-mail should be sent to customer explaining reason for delay. This is customary.

Moderator : When customer placed this order, the words "OUT OF STOCK" were displayed in red font, all-caps, above the "Add to Cart" button, and an accurate ETA was displayed. There was no additional subsequent delay, and therefore no grounds for additional communication. We regret that there was a misunderstanding, but we believe that PHG acted properly. Please do note that to see the most current stock information, you may need to refresh the page if you've had it open for some time.
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Great grain - first time user
By Brian R. in MD on 4/14/2016 Verified Buyer

We purchased this Einkorn and have used it primarily for bread and pancakes. The pancakes in particular are a huge hit with the kids. Great grain.

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HIGHEST MARKS
By Joyce H. in ME on 4/12/2016 Verified Buyer

I've purchased Einkorn in a bucket multiple times for my own family and for my now eighty year old mother. It arrives promptly and is packaged in such a way as to be fresh and stay fresh. Highest marks for the product in delivery and quality.

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SO WONDERFUL!
By JojoBakes on 4/09/2016 Verified Buyer

Love the quality of these little gems! ! Sweet and lovely! As always, such fresh quality from Pleasant Hill!

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Love This Einkorn!
By Jo Peckinpaugh on 11/05/2017 Verified Buyer

I'm learning to make the tastiest sourdough bread and biscuits! Easier to digest, more nutrient dense, less phytic acid -- so many plusses. Thank you Pleasant Hill for quality organic grain at a reasonable price!

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Einkorn wheat
By Cindy L. in IN on 4/12/2016 Verified Buyer

Love your Einkorn! The pail it comes in keeps it dry and ready to use.

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