Cream of Wheat from Fresh Wheat Berries
November 17, 2025 • 0 comments
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- Servings: 3-4
Ingredients
- (1/2 cup) Wheat Berries - 1 lb
- (2 cups) Water
- (1 cup) Milk
- (1/4 tsp) Salt
- (1-2 Tbsp) (optional) sugar, honey, or maple syrup
- (1-2 Tbsp) (Optional) Butter
Directions
Ingredients (3–4 servings)
Instructions
1. Grind the wheat
Grind wheat berries on a coarse setting until they resemble fine sand or cornmeal—coarser than flour.
2. Cook the cereal
• Bring water, milk, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan.
• Slowly whisk in the fresh coarse-ground farina.
• Reduce heat to low and cook 10–12 minutes, whisking frequently.
• When thickened, remove from heat and add sweetener or butter if desired.
• Let rest 2 minutes to finish thickening.
Texture Adjustments
• Thicker: cook longer or add 2 tbsp extra farina.
• Thinner: add 1/4–1/2 cup more liquid.
• Ultra smooth: blend briefly with an immersion blender after cooking.
Flavor Variations
Cinnamon–Brown Sugar
Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1–2 tbsp brown sugar.
Maple & Cream
Top with maple syrup and a splash of cream.
Vanilla–Almond
Add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond extract.
Savory Version
Skip sugar; add butter and a pinch of black pepper
