Sonora Wheat Berries

100% ORGANIC

Sonora wheat berries are a heritage, soft white wheat grain that can be used whole in dishes or milled into flour for baking. Uses include cooking as a side dish, adding to salads and soups, and making flatbreads, tortillas, and pastries. The berries are tender with a nutty and buttery flavor, and the lower gluten content makes them ideal for a variety of baking and cooking applications.  

Uses for whole Sonora wheat berries

• Cooked side dish:

  Boil the berries like rice or barley to serve as a side dish. They are softer and quicker to cook than hard wheat varieties. 

• Salads and grain bowls:

  Add cooked berries to salads for a chewy texture or create grain bowls with other vegetables and a creamy dressing. 

• Soups:

  Stir cooked berries into soups to add heartiness and texture. 

• "Farro" substitute:

  Use Sonora wheat berries in place of farro in recipes, as they are similar in texture and can be substituted in many dishes. 

Uses for milled Sonora wheat flour

• Tortillas and flatbreads: Sonora flour is traditional for making tortillas and other flatbreads. 

• Pastries and cakes: The low gluten content of the flour makes it suitable for tender pastries and cakes. 

• Artisan breads: Use it in combination with other flours for rich, flavorful breads. 

• Sprouting: The whole berries can be sprouted and used in various dishes. 

Cooking tips

• Stovetop:

  Cook 1 cup of berries in 3 cups of water for about 20–30 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached. 

• Rice cooker:

  You can also use a rice cooker on the white rice setting to cook the berries. 

• Storage:

  For the best flavor, store any homemade flour in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer due to its higher oil content.