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 Submitted by ryeaskrye on February 3, 2009 - 10:39am Rocky Mountain Milling Flours?Has anybody had experience with any of these flours from Rocky Mountain Milling?
I'm going to be driving past their mill and thought I would stop and purchase a 50lb bag of one of the flours. Any input would be appreciated.
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tried 2 of 'em
I've used both Boulder and Columbine. Both are very good. I was making mostly sandwich loaves of 50/50 with whole wheat, and often (which means all Summer long) in the bread machine. I appreciated the high gluten content of the Boulder for that blend. I also did some country french boules (nice and chewy) and both were also great for pizza doughs.
I believe those organic Rocky Mtn. Milling were the most flavorful flours I've used yet.
Thanks Maurdel...another question...
If you had to choose one, mostly for white sourdoughs and baguettes, which would you choose?
The Boulder with 13% protein is interesting, but the Columbine is still 11.4% and has a higher ash content. It is available in an "untreated" state, meaning it has no added minerals, vitamins or other ingredients...just straight flour.
John
Columbine sounds right
Yes, I think the Columbine for baguettes and such.
When you say it is available "untreated", is that only true for the Columbine, or all those organic selections?
Sure wish I could find that flour in the stores, and in smaller bags.....well maybe 25lbs.
RE RMM Flour in Platteville
Hi!
I just now found this post. I used to be the specialty bread baker at Rocky Mountain Milling. I can tell you that it is very good flour. It is still what I use for white flour. I only use organic flour and for whole wheat I mill my own. All of their organic line is untreated (no added ascorbic acid, or vitamins added back in after they were killed off...). They have a really low protein pastry flour ( I'm having a brain cramp for it's name) that is nice for a true french loaf; Then Aspen which runs about a 9-10 in protein, then Columbine which is about an 11 -12, then Boulder which is about a 14. They are a nice natural creamy color and I have loved them for 11 years now!! As far as I know they are only available in the 50 lb. bags. And I love The Fresh Loaf! Happy Baking ~
If it's the same Rocky
If it's the same Rocky Mountain Milling I'm thinking of, they were bought by Bay State Milling.
http://www.bsm.com/rockymountainmilling/
Colorado organic whole wheat berry sources?
Thanks for your post. I'm located in Colorado and am searching for organic whole wheat berries. The sources I've found so far want as much or more than the cost of already milled flour. Can you suggest places to look? I even asked at RMFM but they only sell milled flour, not whole berries.
Thanks again.
I buy them online from Pleasant Hill Grain.
They have just about every grain I want in conventional and organic.
http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/buy_wheat_whole_grain_red_white_wheat_berries_making_bread_flour.aspx
They're located in Nebraska, so Zone 1 shipping rates (i.e. cheapest shipping) apply for Colorado. They have regular sales on both grain and grain shipping too.
As for where to buy them locally in Colorado, I don't know. I just buy milled flours from Vitamin Cottage. You'll find 20 or so of them in the refrigerated section, including spelt, rye, and buckwheat.