Flour First - How to Choose the Right Stoneground Flour for Your Bake

Shiane Lea
Aug 13
2 min read

If you’ve ever stood in front of a shelf of flours and thought, “Where do I even start?", you’re not alone.

When you’re baking from scratch, the type of flour you choose can make or break your bake. But it doesn’t have to be confusing. This guide is here to help you match your baking dreams with the right kind of stoneground flour.

Let’s keep it simple, soulful, and delicious.

🌾 Why Stoneground Flour?

Unlike mass-produced flours that are roller-milled at high speeds, stoneground flour is milled slowly and gently. This traditional method keeps the bran, germ, and endosperm intact, which means more flavour, more nutrition, and a texture that actually feels alive.

It’s not just flour. It’s the foundation of deeply nourishing food.

🌱 Meet Your Flour Matches

Here’s a simple table to help you choose the right flour based on flavour, texture, and what you want to bake:

	Flavour	Best For	Texture	Extra Tip
Wholegrain	Nutty, hearty, full-bodied	Rustic loaves, hearty muffins, scones	Coarse	Packed with fiber & nutrients, great for those who love a wholesome bite
Sifted	Lightly nutty, Mild	Lighter loaves, pastries, cakes	Fine	A gentler wholegrain, same nutrition boost with a softer crumb
Rye	Earthy, tangy	Sourdough, crackers, dense European breads	Dense	Adds amazing flavour depth to pizza dough or bagels
Bread Flour	Mild, nutty	Artisan breads, pizza bases, focaccia	Slightly Coarse	Higher protein means great rise & chewy texture
All Purpose Flour	Mild, versatile	Pancakes, cookies, cakes, everyday baking	Soft	Your go-to for quick bakes, perfect starter flour

Keep this chart handy next time you want to experiment with a new bake.

👩‍🍳 Quick Flour Matching Guide

Not sure where to start? Here’s a no-fuss way to find your match:

“I want a wholesome, hearty loaf” → Wholegrain

“I like nutrition but want a softer texture” → Sifted

“I’m chasing bold flavour and artisan style” → Rye

“I want big rise and chewy crust” → Bread Flour

“I need an all-rounder for sweet & savoury bakes” → All Purpose Flour

Start Strong: Our Complete Flour Box

If you’re not sure where to begin, our Complete Flour Box makes it easy:

1kg Wholegrain Bread Flour
1kg Sifted Bread Flour
1kg Rye
1kg Wholegrain All Purpose Flour
1kg Sifted All Purpose Flour

It’s the perfect way to explore different textures, flavours, and baking styles, all in one box. Plus, it comes with three beginner-friendly recipes to get you baking right away.

Grab Your Complete Flour Box Here