{"product_id":"pastry-flour","title":"Pastry Flour","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Mill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Hive Farm (Clinton Corners, NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Winter Wheat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Hive Pastry Flour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is freshly milled from soft winter wheat, producing a flour with low protein and a fine, delicate texture. It’s designed for baked goods where tenderness matters most—think flaky, soft, and light rather than chewy or structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft winter wheat naturally creates doughs and batters that resist gluten development, which helps pastries stay tender and crumbly instead of tough. Because this flour is freshly milled and minimally processed, it brings more flavor and aroma than conventional pastry flours while still delivering reliable, gentle performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flour works beautifully on its own for pastries and cakes, or blended with other flours to fine-tune texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Pie crusts and tarts\u003cbr\u003e• Cookies and biscuits\u003cbr\u003e• Cakes and muffins\u003cbr\u003e• Scones and quick breads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaker’s tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle doughs gently and avoid overmixing to preserve tenderness. If substituting for all-purpose flour, expect softer results with slightly less structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly milled, never bleached or enriched, and made with soft winter wheat—this flour is ideal for bakers who want delicate textures and clean, wheat-forward flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Hive Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e operates a flour mill using \u003cstrong\u003etraditional stone grinding methods.\u003c\/strong\u003e They have received considerable recognition for its flour, which is milled in \u003cstrong\u003esmall batches from organic grain\u003c\/strong\u003e purchased from local and regional farmers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Wild Hives grains organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Hive uses organic grains from certified organic farms but they don’t have their own organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Wild Hives grains treated with glyphosate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely NOT!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Wild Hives flours enriched, bleached or bromated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely NOT!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Hive Farm","offers":[{"title":"1.5 lb","offer_id":48257977155810,"sku":null,"price":10.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk pricing available - contact us for details!","offer_id":48259296559330,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/8160\/2018\/files\/IMG_3739.webp?v=1787443196","url":"https:\/\/farmhandluke.com\/products\/pastry-flour","provider":"Farm Hand Luke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}