Over the last few years, einkorn has become increasingly popular – and for good reason. Not only is it a delicious way to bake and cook, but it is a much healthier grain.
Einkorn is one of the original ancient grains and one of the oldest heirloom wheats. It is also one of the only wheats that hasn’t been hybridized. Farmers started hybridizing wheat many years ago to create a grain more suitable for baking, which included increasing the gluten content to result in better crop yields.
While you can use einkorn for sourdough (learn how to make an einkorn sourdough starter here), it is unnecessary to ferment einkorn. This is because it naturally has less phytic acid and is easier to digest than regular wheat.
It is easily available in store, but I also like to mill it at home. If you are interested in learning more about freshly milled flour, check out my online, self-paced course Freshly Milled Grains.
The best part about einkorn? The nutty flavor! Check out my favorite einkorn recipes from pancakes to cookies in the list below.
Einkorn Flour Recipes
Easy Einkorn Sandwich Bread
Whether you’re new to baking or just new to einkorn wheat, this no-knead einkorn sandwich bread recipe is simple and quick, providing a deliciously soft, fluffy, and sweet loaf with a satisfying baking experience.
Chocolate Einkorn Protein Muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or easy snack. These moist, fluffy muffins are filled with delicious flavor and extra protein. Pair them with a large glass of milk for a match made in heaven!
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth Einkorn Cinnamon Rolls are baked until golden and tender, then topped with a thick, cream cheese frosting that will make it hard to stop at just one. These are delicious, easy, and quick – perfect for special occasions or just a weekend breakfast.
Buttery and flaky einkorn pie crust is the perfect pie dough that comes together in just a few minutes. All you need are four ingredients and you are on your way to making your favorite flaky, delicious, pie crust.
Einkorn sourdough bread has a wonderfully fluffy, chewy interior and satisfying, crusty exterior. This ancient wheat bakes the most amazing loaf of sourdough bread, with a bonus of easier digestion.
This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is made with einkorn flour and a delicious mocha frosting for the most irresistible combination. It might just be your new holiday favorite!
Easy einkorn tortillas are made with just five ingredients and can be turned out quickly for taco night. These soft tortillas are made with healthy grains to add nutrition and to fill you up. Keep this recipe in your back pocket.
Simple but hearty, einkorn flatbreads are the perfect tasty side to almost any dish. From start to finish, they only take a few minutes to put together.
Einkorn pasta is an easy, nutritious alternative to typical wheat pasta. You simply need two ingredients and a few tools to make this delectable, fresh pasta.
Try a bowl of this einkorn breakfast porridge for a hearty and filling way to start the morning. Freshly milled einkorn berries are simmered with milk and sweetened with a touch of honey to make an einkorn ‘cream of wheat’.
Fluffy, buttery, homemade, einkorn biscuits are a quick and easy recipe to whip up for a delicious breakfast. These biscuits easily accommodate savory or sweet, quickly going beyond breakfast to brunch, lunch, dinner, or even dessert.
Einkorn brownies are decadent, fudgy, one-bowl brownies that are super simple and incredibly delicious. A few ingredients and a few minutes are all they require, making these a great choice for a simple, consistently delicious treat.
This quick and easy einkorn pizza dough makes the most delicious pizza crust! It’s a harmonious blend of crispy and chewy, finished with your favorite toppings. The best part is that it only takes a few minutes for the ingredients to come together, plus a little bit of time to rise.
These einkorn pancakes are my favorite pancakes. They are buttery and fluffy, just as a perfect pancake should be. They’re a delicious, filling breakfast that can be whipped together in just a few minutes. Cook them up in a skillet or on a griddle, or use this recipe as a waffle mix.
A simple yet delicious dessert, this einkorn berry crisp has a deliciously tart berry base, finished with sweet and crumbly einkorn oat topping. You can use your favorite berries, or even cherries, for this recipe.
Hi Lisa!
I’ve been grinding my own Einkorn berries for 2 months now and am loving it. I do have a couple questions, though:
What’s the difference between whole wheat and all purpose einkorn? The bag we ordered just says einkorn berries. I’ve made your einkorn sourdough many times, but it turns out pretty dense and flat. I wonder if I need a smaller Dutch oven? Im only using the berries I have instead of all purpose and whole wheat. Also, what kind of berries do you typically use for regular sourdough?
Thanks for answering all the things! I’ve really enjoyed my milling journey and love all your recipes!
Whole wheat has all parts of the einkorn berry included. All purpose has been sifted. Einkorn is typically pretty dense. I typically use hard white wheat berries for my sourodugh!
This is the lady who basically revived growing Einkron grain when it was found and successfully germinated. She gathered farmers in Europe and was producing much of the world’s supply. She tragically died quite young. Her Einkorn cookbook is amazing. I have made this loaf quite successfully with a high rise. The different method for the Einkorn starter is key. Maybe this video will help. There is a clickable link for the starter in the recipe. The sourdough sandwich bread is also delicious! https://jovialfoods.com/blogs/recipes/einkorn-sourdough-boule
Hi Lisa –
Any chance you might have a recipe for einkorn sourdough sausage rolls? Believe it or not I can’t find a single one on the web, and I’m new to cooking with einkorn so I want to be sure that I get it right 😁
All the best,
Nuri
Lisa
Thanks for these recipes. I just bought my first bag of Einkorn flour and can’t wait to try some of these recipes. Thanks again for sharing.
Kathy
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for these recipes! Your pie crust recipe is the only one that works for me! Love it!
I’ve been looking for an einkorn croissant recipe. Do you have one?
Thank you. I do not have a recipe for that!
Hi Lisa!
I’ve been grinding my own Einkorn berries for 2 months now and am loving it. I do have a couple questions, though:
What’s the difference between whole wheat and all purpose einkorn? The bag we ordered just says einkorn berries. I’ve made your einkorn sourdough many times, but it turns out pretty dense and flat. I wonder if I need a smaller Dutch oven? Im only using the berries I have instead of all purpose and whole wheat. Also, what kind of berries do you typically use for regular sourdough?
Thanks for answering all the things! I’ve really enjoyed my milling journey and love all your recipes!
Whole wheat has all parts of the einkorn berry included. All purpose has been sifted. Einkorn is typically pretty dense. I typically use hard white wheat berries for my sourodugh!
This is the lady who basically revived growing Einkron grain when it was found and successfully germinated. She gathered farmers in Europe and was producing much of the world’s supply. She tragically died quite young. Her Einkorn cookbook is amazing. I have made this loaf quite successfully with a high rise. The different method for the Einkorn starter is key. Maybe this video will help. There is a clickable link for the starter in the recipe. The sourdough sandwich bread is also delicious!
https://jovialfoods.com/blogs/recipes/einkorn-sourdough-boule
Hi Lisa –
Any chance you might have a recipe for einkorn sourdough sausage rolls? Believe it or not I can’t find a single one on the web, and I’m new to cooking with einkorn so I want to be sure that I get it right 😁
All the best,
Nuri