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Rye, Organic, SuperPail, Zone-1

$129.92

Bulk Organic Rye Berries, 40 lbs.

Our rye grain is certified organic, triple-cleaned and perfect for baking & cooking purposes. 

Convenient & safe storage 

Our bulk rye berries are certified organic and non-GMO, and comes in six-gallon buckets (or pails... another word for the same container), containing 38 lbs. net weight. When you store rye 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 rye from picking up excessive additional moisture, which can be drawn from the atmosphere. The buckets our bulk rye comes in provide full protection against these storage risks. They have airtight gasket-sealed lids, Mylar liners, and oxygen absorber packets that remove the oxygen from the air in the bucket after we put the lid 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 product itself.) Our buckets safely lock out pests, and biological processes are put "on hold" in the Mylar protected, oxygen-free nitrogen atmosphere, so your rye berries enjoy complete peace and quiet until you want to use them. If you don't already have a bucket lid removal tool, they make lid removal easy (see lower section of this web page).

Super-cleaned 

All of our rye grain is triple-cleaned to ensure purity and protect your grain mill from any foreign objects. (Rye 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 such things in your food!) 

Non-GMO 

All of Pleasant Hill Grain's whole grain products are natural (non-GMO). Also, PHG does not sell any grains, beans, lentils, pulses or seeds sourced from China. 

Shelf Life 

Our organic rye has a shelf life of 10+ years when unopened and stored in a cool, dark, dry environment.

Rye Uses & History

Rye (secale cereale)grows well in poor soil and harsh climates, surviving in both drought and near-freezing conditions. Today, rye is mainly cultivated in Eastern, Central and Northern Europe, particularly in Germany, Russia and Poland. Rye is similar to hard wheat but contains more fiber, protein, phosphorus, potassium, iron and B vitamins. The gluten in rye is weaker than in hard wheat, which means baked goods made with 100% rye flour are denser and heavier than those made with hard wheat. While rye bread (often called black bread), is dense and heavy, it’s loved by many!

Triticale is a hybrid of hard wheat and rye, offering the nutritional advantages of rye and its strength to withstand severe climates, while providing a stronger gluten structure and better yield than rye, making it similar to bread wheat.

For those unfamiliar with rye, it’s easy to think the grain has a bitter flavor because rye bread is often bitter tasting; but rye actually has a very mild, slightly acidic flavor. Strong bitter flavors such as molasses and caraway seeds, anise seeds, or fennel seeds are often added to rye breads imparting the intense, rich flavor that we often associate with black breads.

Rye berries are soft and can easily be flaked for cooking into a hot breakfast cereal.

Malted rye is used to make whiskey and beer, and a traditional fermented Russian beverage called kvass is made with rye bread.

Whole grain rye (sometimes called rye berries) can be ground into flour using an impact, steel burr or stone burr grain mill. Whole grain rye flour is considered “dark” rye flour, while rye flour that’s been sifted to remove the bran is considered “light”. Dark rye flour is quite light in color though, close to a khaki color, while light rye flour is just slightly whiter. The dark color we typically see in rye bread comes from the addition of molasses or cocoa powder.

Working with rye dough can be tricky because the dough easily becomes sticky. If using an electric mixer to make your dough it’s best to use the slowest speed. Mixers with spiral dough hooks are especially good for making rye dough as the motion of the spiral dough hook is very gentle on the dough. If you’re new to rye flour try combining it with hard wheat flour before attempting a 100% rye loaf.

Making rye bread can be a fun challenge and the unique flavors that can be added to rye breads are interesting to experiment with. Some rye bread recipes call for additions of espresso powder, vinegar, onions, oranges or even chocolate. From marbled pumpernickel and Swedish Limpa, to Russian sourdough borodinsky, Jewish deli ryes, Polish buttermilk ryes and Boston brown bread, the variations are endless!

Phytic Acid and Phytase in Rye

Phosphorus is found in the bran of whole grain rye, but it’s bound in an anti-nutrient called phytic acid. Phytic acid molecules (present in all grains, seeds and nuts) "grab" other minerals they come in contact with and bind with them; particularly calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese. This means that when we eat bound phytic acid we not only miss out on some added phosphorus, but other minerals our body would benefit from because they were "stolen" by this phytic acid. Since mineral deficiencies lead to a wide variety of health problems, too much bound phytic acid can make a person very sick. Phytates are the bond that holds phytic acid together and breaking down that bond allows our bodies to absorb phosphorus, and up to 20% more zinc, and 60% more magnesium than we could otherwise assimilate from foods containing phytic acid.

Phytic acid can be reduced dramatically in seeds, grains, beans, and nuts through particular food preparation strategies that break the phytic acid apart from the phytates. These strategies include sprouting, soaking (in non-acidic liquid, or acidic liquid), fermenting and cooking. Cooking is less effective than sprouting or fermenting, but they’re all beneficial; sometimes two or three processes are necessary to reduce the phytic acid as much as possible. Fermentation (making sourdough) is the best way to reduce phytic acid in wheat and rye breads.

Rye contains a high level of the enzyme phytase which can, with the right preparation, break down phytate bonds. When rye berries or freshly ground rye flour are soaked in a warm liquid for a few hours, phytase works to disengage the phytate bonds (remember to dry soaked grain before grinding it into flour). Rye contains more phytase than most other grains, so adding rye flour to other soaked flour mixtures helps initiate enzyme activity to reduce the phytic acid in all the flours. This rye-starter method is especially helpful for grains and flours that have very little phytase such as oats, millet, rice and corn.

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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The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. The Non-GMO Project is North America’s most trusted third party verification for non-GMO food and products.

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

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Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 c. (47g)
Servings Per Container: Varies
Amount per serving
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 5
  % Daily
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%
Fiber 6g 25%
Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 10%

Specs

Diameter
13.4"
Height
17"
Weight (lbs.)
41.45
Net Weight (lbs.)
40
Allergen Statement
Facility handles wheat, barley, soy, tree nuts, sesame & mustard.
Gluten
Yes
Origin
USA
Certifications
USDA Organic
Country of Manufacture
United States

Shipping

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.
Shipping is just $10 for your entire order, regardless of how much grain you order.

Accessories for this product:

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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$7.99

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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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$12.00
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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$37.99 - $41.99
Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads Book

We all know whole grain breads are better for us, but will we actually eat them, much less take time to bake them? Yes, says beloved baking instructor Peter Reinhart, but only if they are very, very good. So Reinhart, with his decades of experience crafting amazing artisanal breads, has made it his mission to create whole grain breads that are nothing short of incredible.

In this follow-up to his award-winning book The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, Reinhart offers groundbreaking methods for making whole grain breads that taste better than any you’ve ever had. And because his approach is also simpler and less labor intensive than conventional techniques, you'll choose to make and eat these breads. His fifty-five recipes for whole grain sandwich, hearth, and specialty breads, plus bagels, crackers, and more, incorporate widely available whole wheat flour as well as other flours and grains such as rye, barley, steel-cut oats, cornmeal, and quinoa. Each is so rich with flavor and satisfying texture that white-flour counterparts pale in comparison.

Written in Reinhart's famously clear style and accompanied by inspiring photographs, these recipes were perfected with the help of nearly 350 testers. Introductory chapters provide a tutorial, with step-by-step photographs, of the delayed fermentation method that is at the heart of these recipes, as well as a crash course in baking science, discussions of grains other than wheat, and more. Advanced bakers will relish Reinhart’s innovative techniques and exacting scientific explanations, and beginning bakers will rejoice in the ease of baking wholesome breads with such extraordinary flavor.

Peter Reinhart is a baking instructor and faculty member at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the cofounder of Brother Juniper’s Bakery in Santa Rosa, California, and is the author of six books on bread baking, including Brother Juniper’s Bread Book, Crust and Crumb, and the 2002 James Beard Cookbook of the Year and IACP Cookbook of the Year, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice.

Hardback, 9-1/4 " x 10-1/4", 320 pages, loaded with beautiful color illustrations.

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The Rye Baker Book

True rye bread―the kind that stands at the center of northern and eastern European food culture―is something very special. With over 70 classic recipes, The Rye Baker introduces bakers to the rich world of rye bread from both the old world and the new. Award-winning author Stanley Ginsberg presents recipes spanning from the immigrant breads of America to rustic French pains de seigle, the earthy ryes of Alpine Austria and upper Italy, the crackly knäckebröds of Scandinavia, and the diverse breads of Germany, the Baltic countries, Poland, and Russia.

Readers will discover dark, sour classic Russian Borodinsky; orange and molasses-infused Swedish Gotländ Rye; nearly black Westphalian Pumpernickel, which gets its musky sweetness from a 24-hour bake; traditional Old Milwaukee Rye; and bright, caraway-infused Austrian Country Boule.

Rounding out this treasury are reader-friendly chapters on rye’s history, unique chemistry, and centuries-old baking methods. Advanced bakers will relish Stanley’s methods, ingredients, and carefully sourced recipes while beginning bakers will delight in his clear descriptions of baking fundamentals. The Rye Baker is the definitive resource for home bakers and professionals alike.

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$35.00

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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
Brod and Taylor Bread Proofer

The Brod & Taylor Dough Proofer makes wholesome, made-from-scratch baking easier than ever with an optimum proofing environment plus easy storage. Set it lower for a longer “cool rise” or turn up the heat to give your yeast a boost on a cold winter day. A large window gives you a full view of the spacious interior where your largest bowl or full sized loaves fit easily. There’s no need to cover your dough as the included water tray keeps humidity at an optimum level.

The innovative Brod and Taylor folding bread proofer accurately maintains the temperature you set, in the range of 70–195°F (21–90C), in five degree increments. Its cabinet is built of super tough reinforced polypropylene with a clear viewing window. The stainless steel wire rack, power cord and all other parts fit inside the proofer when folded. Inside dimensions are 14.75” x 12.5” x 8.75” high. Outside dimensions are (open): 18” x 14.5” x 10.5” high and (closed): 18” x 14.5” x 2.75” high, so it stores very easily.

Included with the Brod and Taylor Bread Proofer & Slow Cooker is a 55-page booklet with recipes for yeast breads, sourdough, yogurt, butter, cheese, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, and slow-cooker recipes like chuck roast, pulled pork and caramelized "black" garlic.

Pizza dough... artisan sourdough... yogurt... the Brod and Taylor dough proofing box provides a warm, humid environment for more consistent results with rising yeast dough recipes. These include organic whole grain recipes, made-from-scratch bread loaves, pastries, gluten-free yeast bread recipes, soft pretzels, doughnuts, focaccia, cinnamon rolls, and croissants, to name a few. The Brød and Taylor bread proofer is also the ultimate yogurt maker, developing perfect yogurt in either one large, or several smaller containers. Nothing's easier than making delicious yogurt at home with this machine.

In addition to its outstanding core performance as a dough proofer, this versatile Brod and Taylor product is also a slow cooker, yogurt maker, hot plate and more!

Brod and Taylor's innovative bread proofing box is a multi-use kitchen tool ideal for home bread bakers—or anyone with an appreciation for scratch recipes, organic cooking and wholesome ingredients. Designed as the ultimate solution for rising yeast dough, the proofer’s consistent low-heat also works as a yogurt maker, chocolate tempering machine, bread crisper, plate warmer and more.

When your bread's been finished, your Brod and Taylor proofer is the ideal bread warmer, keeping it at perfect serving temperature. One elegant, easy-storing appliance does it all, conveniently and efficiently. It’s a great new tool for any kitchen where homemade baking is enjoyed, and it has really taken off among our customers at Pleasant Hill Grain.

The Brod and Taylor bread proofer now has a slow cooker mode! In slow cooker mode, temperatures may be set between 85–195°F (29–90C), in five degree increments. For slow cooking recipes that recommend a low setting in traditional slow cookers, set the temperature to the maximum setting of 195°F. Always use a lid on the pot when slow cooking. The rack and water tray are not used when slow cooking. For best results, use a heavy duty Dutch oven or stock pot with a tight fitting lid. Maximum dimensions for a slow cooker pot are 11.5" diameter and 8.75" high, including handles and lid.

One of the things we like most about the Brod and Taylor bread proofer is the toughness of its construction. Between the details of the design and the quality of its materials, our experience—after an extended period of offering this product—is that breakage is a non-issue. It assembles very quickly, feels solid, and truly is a rugged, reliable performer. We've used one in the PHG test kitchen for years and endorse it enthusiastically.

Michael Taylor, an engineer and longtime bread baker, is well acquainted with the homespun solutions bakers have tried in search of a more controlled dough rise. An inventor at heart, Taylor saw a real problem that needed a remedy. Home bakers needed a tool that offered the confidence and convenience of a professional proofer in an affordable, versatile, space-saving design. After years of careful research and testing he created the world’s first folding home proofer, and it's truly an outstanding product.


Cook's Illustrated recommends the Brod and Taylor folding proofer, finding that it performs well and is easy to use and clean.

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KoMo Bread Proofing Baskets

These are the traditional baskets to hold dough during rising cycles (proofing). They're lightweight and easy handling, and their natural construction gives them a warm, attractive look. A removable liner is included with each basket.

The long basket measures 2-3/8" deep x 5-1/4" wide x 14-1/4" long.

The round basket measures 3-1/4" deep x 8-7/8" wide.

Made in Germany.

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$29.00
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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$32.00
Mure & Peyrot Boulange Bread Dough Scoring Lame

Scoring your baguettes, boules and other artisan breads with a lame (pronounced “LAHM”) helps encourage better rising while proofing. The Mure & Peyrot Boulange lame is lightweight and ergonomically designed for both right and left-handed users.

The Mure & Peyrot 436.1 blade comes standard in the Boulange lame, and replacements are available here. The more durable 536.1 blade is sold separately and can be used in the Boulange as well. Blades are easy to change and are sharp on all four corners, which allows you to use a single blade in four positions, before you need to replace the blade. A removable protection cover for the blade is included.

Cook's Illustrated recommends the Mure & Peyrot Buolange lame. They commented on the unique handle saying it was the most secure and comfortable of all the lames they tested.

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$17.95

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Customer reviews

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Totally awesome products and customer service!
By Debbi D. in IA on 3/19/2016 Verified Buyer

I've ordered several times from Pleasant Hill Grain and their products are always satisfactory and their people are very helpful. It's more economical to buy the super pails because they are already in long term storage pails with oxygen inhibitors. I do a lot of baking and grind my own flour... I highly recommend these guys!

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Great product, as always.
By Mary in MN on 8/24/2019 Verified Buyer

I’ve always been pleased with any of the products that I have purchased from Pleasant Hill. Rye will be a welcome change for our family. Everyone likes the flavor. The order was prompt and in good condition. The pail was a bit sucked in on the sides but, no cracks or damage. All is well. This company has great customer service.

Moderator : Thanks for your review, Mary! FYI: Because the buckets are airtight, when the bucket is shipped to a destination that's lower than where it was sealed, the sides will naturally "suck in" from negative pressure, as you observed. Customers at higher altitudes, on the other hand, may hear a puff of air escaping when they remove their lids. In either situation, it's as it should be.
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Organic Rye Grain
By Hardy K. in NV on 4/13/2016 Verified Buyer

Product looks very clean and is of superior quality! This grain is perfect for baking German style whole rye breads. It is also nice to see this grain shipped in a sturdy bucket with a moisture proof liner. I'm happy having you as a reliable source for rye berries, a grain almost totally unknown in Las Vegas.

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PHG is the only place to buy grains
By Constance H. in CT on 10/22/2020 Verified Buyer

I`ve bought many pails of PHG rye over the years. It is always perfect. Fresh, clean and vacuum packed.

MY SIMPLE NO FAIL RYE BREAD RECIPE:
1. Late in the day put 45 oz whole rye flour (by weight) into a big bowl.
2. In a smaller bowel add 3 tsp salt to 34 oz water.
3. Pour the saltwater into the rye and hand mix just enough combine.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Next morning mix 3 tsp dry yeast and 4 oz water.
6. Add water-yeast mix to the refrigerated flour mix and quick mix by hand.
7. Measure equally into 2 large (or three 3 smaller) parchment lined loaf pans.
8. Rise about 3 hours at room temperature until small holes start showing.
9. Place any flat pan on bottom oven shelf.
9. Heat oven to 475 degrees.
10. Sprinkle breads with flour and Lame tops with knife.
11. Reduce heat to 425 degrees and immediately place loafs in oven.
12. Add 1/2 cup water to the heated flat pan to create steam.
13. Bake 50 mins for small pans or 60 mins for large pans, turning halfway.
Place loose tinfoil across tops if breads brown too fast.
14. Remove from oven, remove from pans, cool, then bag in plastic. I double the
recipe making 6 loafs. Imkeep one loaf out and freeze the others.

TIPS: -Rye bran is sharp and cuts gluten strands resulting in a denser bread
the more you mix.
-Autolyse (letting dough sit overnight before adding yeast) lets the
heavy whole rye flour absorb water properly, and works for Eincorn too.

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No long term storage problems.
By Erik D. in SD on 4/12/2016 Verified Buyer

I don't use as much rye as wheat so I was concerned about its longevity. I bought the Gamma Seal lids to ensure its storage. After 6 months it has kept well.

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German bread
By Heike H. in NM on 3/31/2018 Verified Buyer

Germans love their bread.... I have been baking whole grain bread for 28 years. So I have seen quite a bit of different qualities in grain. This rye is really good! I also like that it comes in a pail and you can buy a special lid. Shipping is very fast and reliable.

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Great
By Christine F. in NY on 9/25/2017 Verified Buyer

I've bought this grain for years. I keep extra buckets on hand. Several years ago I also purchased the grainmill (Jupiter) love it. I purchase rye, wheat, and barley and mix together. I'm very satisfied.

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Yummy
By Pamela B. in CA on 12/14/2019 Verified Buyer

I started grinding rye berries for flour years ago. It was cheaper to grind my own flour than to buy it in a specialty store. Fresh rye makes the best smelling and tasting rye bread and rolls. Plus the toast from the rye bread is great with orange marmalade.

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Wheat & rye berries
By Betty J S. in IA on 10/23/2019 Verified Buyer

I have baked our bread for many years using a small electric mill to grind wheat. I’ve recently started making rye bread. I bought wheat through many places through the years but none better than Pleasant Hill Grain. Wheat & now the rye that I get from them is top quality & is delivered within a few days. Totally satisfied customer!!

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Quality grain and quality service!
By Stephen B. in NH on 3/02/2018 Verified Buyer

The products, including this rye, have all been top-notch quality. The grains are clean and ALIVE, as we sprout all our grains before consuming. A BIG thank-you to Pleasant Hill.

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