Barley Flour

I've gotta use flour with a lower glycemic index, and this fits the bill! I'll keep yall in the loop after my next bloodwork lol. Taste and texture is great. It's grittier than all-purpose flour (as expected), and I personally really like the more well rounded flavor. We've made cakes, cookies, breads, and so on with this stuff, and it turns out great. My lady and I would just be using it 1 to 1 with other flour types. It turns out a little different, but the result has always been wonderful.

See my photo ID of the Nutrition Facts on the bag that I recently received. Notice that it confirms that the bag contains 100% barley flour. What’s more, Amazon’s Product Description states that it’s whole grain flour. It will therefore contain all the fiber that barley can offer in a flour. Ambagious’ Feb 2024 review doubted that this product was 100% barley flour because s/he had the misfortune of owning a bag without the Nutrition Facts label. I wouldn’t have bought the product if I had read it before ordering. Fortunately, I read it after I was able to confirm the contents for myself. I hope today’s review helps future customers.

Alright, kitchen wizards and baking enthusiasts, let’s dive into the world of Spicy World Barley Flour! This isn’t just any flour—it’s a game-changer for your culinary creations and a whole-grain hero that’ll make your dishes stand out. First off, this 4-pound bag of barley flour is packed with natural goodness. It’s 100% raw and USA-grown, so you know you’re getting a top-notch product that’s as fresh as a morning breeze. Plus, it’s all-natural, so your recipes will stay pure and delicious, without any weird additives or preservatives. Barley flour isn’t just for the bread-makers out there. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be used in everything from hearty bread and wholesome muffins to thick, tasty gravies and rich soups. It’s like having a super ingredient that boosts both flavor and nutrition. One of the best things about barley flour is its nutritional profile. It’s loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which means you’re not just adding flavor, but also a healthy kick to your recipes. It’s a fantastic way to up your fiber game and make your meals a bit more wholesome without sacrificing taste. And let’s talk about texture. This flour has a slightly nutty flavor and a wonderful, fine texture that adds a lovely depth to baked goods. It’s perfect for creating that rustic, homemade quality in your breads and pastries. Your kitchen creations will not only taste amazing but also have that artisanal touch. So, whether you’re an experienced baker looking to try something new or a home cook who wants to add a healthy twist to their meals, Spicy World Barley Flour is your go-to. Embrace the whole grain goodness and let your culinary creativity run wild with this fabulous flour!

excellent product, I wanted to try making "barley cakes" as mentioned in the Bible when Jesus feeds the 5,000 after he gave the sermon on the mount. I used "authentic" ingredients such as honey with this flour. It turned out just fine -- but unexciting to our modern palates. It tasted like very plain biscuits that I dressed up with homemade jam.

Bread rises very well, however, is rather crumbly used half n half with wheat, and used in thirds adding rye. Makes good milk gravy, and as thickener for sauces. Not sure about biscuits, but suspect will require other flour(s) mixed in with it.

Very good . Worked well in recipe . We made beignets with it. Beats grinding your own !

Only used it once so far. That was to make a batch of honey whole-wheat and barley flour cinnamon rolls. I used honey in the dough and then used monk fruit sweetener with the cinnamon when I rolled them up. They were delicious. Next up I plan to try some barley flour biscuits.

It's not just that there's no nutritional information on the packaging or the item description. It's that I wrote to SpicyWorld and the response they gave me is very suspicious. I'm left wondering if it's even barley at all. What I wanted to know was whether it was made with pearled or whole-grain barley. I've had bad experiences in the past of people just telling me 'oh, sure, of course it's whole grain!' without actually checking, so I also asked for the nutritional value, because I felt like I could compare the numbers with other products and see if the fiber content was similar. The nutritional info they gave me used a serving size of 3 tablespoons (28g). Most whole-grain barley flour provides about 2.8 g of fiber for that amount of flour. SpicyWorld claims theirs has 5g. It isn't just doubled, because the protein content (3g) is what would be expected for 28g. Also, the ingredient list is 'Barley flour, wheat.' My best guess is that either this is barley flour cut with a LOT of wheat bran - which, honestly, I don't think is possible because it bakes up nice and soft and it rises just fine - or the nutritional information they gave me belongs to some other product entirely. I could be wrong, but...I don't think I am. I'm probably going to put it in the back of the cupboard (because I hate throwing food away) and buy some barley flour from a more reliable source, even if it does cost a bit more. This product has a mild but pleasant flavor. If all you want is a healthy flour with a bit more flavor (but somewhat more crumbly texture) than all purpose flour but not as strong as whole wheat, it might be a fine choice. I made a couple perfectly nice loaves with it, before checking the info. If you want to know for sure what you're getting, avoid avoid avoid.