The BEST Way To Store Bulk Flour | Start preparing NOW

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Friends 😊. Welcome to the Farm ! Please note the very important step mentioned at the 5:22 time stamp: if you choose to freeze your bundles, it is important to remove the bundles from any plastic bag (or container that was holding them) and allow them to become acclimated for a few days before returning them to a large plastic bag and/or food-grade container for long-term storage. This is an important step. I do mention this in the video, but didn’t emphasize it enough. I’m due to reshoot this video, and will be sure to make this a bit clearer going forward. Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

[@LynnWatkinsPhoto]

@countrymamamusings where’d u get solar oven?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

@Lynn W Hello and thank you for watching :) Here is a link to the website where we bought our Sun Oven. This is not an affiliate link. :) www.sunoven.com/all-american-sun-oven/

[@deniseyonge6973]

Is it ok to freeze in paper bags. once freezed do you need to sift it to remove any dead bugs etc

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Denise. It’s okay to freeze in paper bags, yes. Just make sure you allow them to come to room temperature before storing away in plastic bags or buckets. I’ve never needed to sift any flour upon opening. However, if you do find any evidence of bugs, you certainly can sift to remove anything undesirable. Thanks for watching 😊

[@deniseyonge6973]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thanks for your reply. I found your channel today. Thank you for your channel and information 😊

[@janemccain5365]

I use bay leaves in my flour too. It really works

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Jane, and welcome to the Farm! Oh, yes! I always drop a few bay leaves in my 5 gallon buckets before putting the lids on….tried and true! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing this great tip 😊

[@janec9850]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Could you say more about the use of the bay leaves? Bay Leaves for Dummies please.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Jane :) I like to place some bay leaves in my 5 gallon storage buckets as they are a natural deterrent for insects and critters in general; they don't like the strong scent. I've never had any of my stored goods compromised by the scent :) hope this helps... thanks for watching 😀

[@patphares6258]

Excellent tutorial video. Clear and concise…with a lovely tone of voice…. Many thanks…You’ve got a new viewer!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you so much, Pat, and welcome to the Farm 😀

[@annmarie3520]

Homestead Corner did the video of flour in paper bags before vacuum sealing.😊

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you 😀 I was able to update my video description to recognize her 😀

[@paisley1134]

It's rude of you to go on a channel and mention another channels content like that

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Barb 😀 Thanks for watching. At the 2min + mark, I mentioned that I had learned about this method elsewhere but couldn't remember who to credit. It's important to give other content creators their due. Thankful to those who were able to remind me so I could update the description of this video with the proper acknowledgement 😀 ... I'm thankful to all of you who watch, and comment, and visit me here on the farm. Hope you'll be able to visit again soon 😀 ~CMM

[@karenosborne8600]

@@paisley1134 she was not rude. she was giving credit to the persons way of doing it easier.

[@gabriellabennett5588]

Great timing - I just bought 2 large bags of AP and really did not want to invest in too much to store them. This is the best down to earth common sense method I have seen yet!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Welcome to the farm, Nadine! I’m glad this is a method that will work for you! Not only are these bundles the perfect size for my fav read recipe (be sure to check that out if you’re interested) but as another new friend commented below, these are the perfect size bundles for bartering should you find yourself needing supplies in a grid down situation! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@gabriellabennett5588]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thank you for such a nice welcome but more importantly Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share this information with us. I will check out the bread recipe too.

[@jdm3111]

What a clever idea! I was considering packing some flour in mylar bags, but have no space in my freezer to put flour and dont want to wait for a harsh cold winter to risk putting it outside and get wet... Now I will divide it into the exact amount I need to make breads and otehr recipes and label on the bags how much is in them and freeze by batches! Thank you so much for posting this! Going to watch your artisan bread video next. I have yet to find a recipe to make bread... Not my thing, but my son loves to bake!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for your comment, JDM … I think you, and your son, will find the bread recipe to be the easiest, and delicious artisan bread recipe yet! I simply love it! I’d love to hear from you later to see how you like the bread ☺️

[@kattinaanglin268]

I agree; having the measurements and smaller batches make things easier to manage all around. Thanks, @CountryMamaMusings!

[@Roostandrescue]

Girrrlll, you’ve got to switch to unbleached!!!! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for watching :) We are switching things up ...but when the shelves are empty, you grab what you can. We bought this a while back and im just now getting it into bundles.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

We really want to get a good mill and grind our own!!!

[@michelleduncan9965]

She said ONLY bought the bleached kind to have ... in case the unbleached became unavailable ... in a pinch.

[@donnaholmes2496]

Great idea! May God be with you and your family.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you 😊

[@gloriamancilla5336]

Smart Lady!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for visiting us here at the Farm, Gloria 😊

[@MtnGrandma]

I’m so glad you did this video!! I have a gynormous bag of flour that needs to be broke down for long term storage too. This was very helpful! I’ll be doing this this weekend! Thank you for sharing!! 😊👍

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Oh, good!!! I'm so glad it was helpful and inspirational! I have a new bag to break down into bundles, myself, soon... With new dietary restrictions, I'm going to cut it 50/50 with some whole wheat flour! Have fun :)

[@judytodd1904]

I always wondered how the weavils "get in" the dry ingredients at home.. freezing is a super idea. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from a wet and cold South Africa.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Welcome to the Farm , Judy 😀 I've not had any issues since I've started freezing. The key is to let items return to room temp a few days after so you don't trap moisture before storing long term. Stay dry and safe. 😀

[@IrishAnnie]

Love your kitchen and apron!!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you, Ann 😊. I haven’t posted the video showcasing this kitchen renovation, but I DO have four videos posted showing the renovation of other rooms here in this 1902 Farmhouse ….most of the time we had to take it down to the studs. You might enjoy them 😊. I love this apron…a sweet friend made it for me 🥰

[@amangwenya388]

thank you ,it's a great idea

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for watching. I’ve had great success storing my flour this way.

[@heathermichelle8187]

Very clever!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Heather 😀 Welcome to the Farm, and thank you 😀

[@minnietomlinson8761]

Great ideas. Thank you.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks, Minnie. Glad to have you stop by 😊. Hope to see ya again 😊

[@fallmax]

Hello I just found you and saw your Sun oven I am interested in yourSun oven and your recipe for the bread to bake in there thank you you are very Informative

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Max! Thanks for visiting! All American Sun Ovens are amazing! We use ours ALL the time. Thanks so much for watching 😀

[@LittleFrenchyinBigTexas]

Great video, your bread looks beautiful.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you, friend. It’s so easy and delicious! We love it 😊…thank you for stopping by the Farm 😊

[@lindawaxman570]

Just got 20 lbs flour, will do this freezer then store. Thanks, for the idea, just in time for my project.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Linda, and welcome to the farm. Please be sure to reference the pinned comment about letting the bundles acclimate outside of the plastic bag for a few days after freezing :) Have fun making your bundles. This really is a great way to put up flour! 😀

[@lindawaxman570]

@@countrymamamusings7701 I froze my white rice for several days and then left out to dry on the table before packaging. Will do the same thing for the flour. Only have refrigerator freezer so the big squeeze. Thanks.

[@lindawaxman570]

I always make sure the food products once out of the freezer are dry after several days before I put it in containers. And let the food come to room temperature before cooking.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Sounds good, Linda 😀

[@ldytutor]

This is a different idea I like it. I forward your link to my prepper group. Thanks!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for watching, Samantha ! I truly like doing this with my bulk flour. It really does make it easy to have it premeasured like this. I can get several bundles in a 5gal bucket with a gamma lid

[@whytchywooo]

Could pre-measure the yeast and salt in separate smaller bags and bundle with the flour so you have a complete recipe to barter/trade (assuming they can provide their own water).

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Salt, absolutely. The yeast, however, has a much shorter shelf life. If one found themselves in a situation where bacteria g was beneficial, it would definitely be advantageous! You can get several loaves from one little envelope of yeast! Thanks for watching and commenting 😀

[@chera3467]

@@countrymamamusings7701 There are several yeast substitutes such as baking powder, baking soda, lemon juice could be dehydrated, milk, vinegar, beaten egg dehydrated.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Cher Ann! Welcome to the Farm! Those are all excellent suggestions! Thank you 😊

[@shermainecraigwell2492]

@@chera3467 yeah, videos on those would be great

[@intentionallyinpired]

Great idea ❤️

[@maxraabe5745]

Hi, i'm new subbie here Thank you very much 💞

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Welcome to the Farm, Max 😀

[@briansmythe3219]

Cool Ive Just Stared Baking Bread , Plus I Just got 20 kg of Flour on special , Thanks Im going too do this I like the Solar Over too Exellent

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Awesome! We love our Solar Oven... be sure to head on over and check out my Bread video; 3 ingredients plus the water... I also show how to make it in a turkey roaster! Thanks for stopping by...and have fun baking. 👍 😊

[@allyrooh3628]

Those size packages are also great for barter. ( I hope to need to barter, but still has to be considered). New subscriber! We had to quarantine until we were 2 vaccines and I took that time to try lots of bread recipes, canning, and gardening. I'm like you, I will gladly bake bread for anyone that needs it. I will probably go down in an SHTF situation because I share too much LOL!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Welcome to the Farm! You're absolutely right! The perfect size bundlers for bartering! Have fun with your new ventures into becoming more self-sustaining; it's so rewarding!

[@JSmith-ce2xf]

I enjoyed this video. Some preppers balk at the idea of storing white flour, but it really makes sense to do so, even for people like me who have a huge amount of wheat berries and a grai mill. I can easily rotate through even though over 50 lbs of white flour and get nowhere near the expiration date. Storing the newest flour in the freezer before rotating it into the pantry, I could probably do 100 lbs.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there, J. Smith, and welcome to the farm! Yes, I’ve received some flack for the white flour, but sometimes you just have to work with what’s available, right? We had a period of time where there was no flour to be found in our area, so I had to be a good steward with what we were able to get our hands on! Thanks for watching 😊

[@jennystohl]

I love your apron- would you share where you purchaesed it?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Jenny... I just love this apron, too! It was made by a lovely woman in Tennesee. Unfortunately, she recently announced that she won't be making aprons anymore 😢...im sorry I couldn't be more help. I do appreciate you watching and commenting, though ... 😊

[@jennystohl]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thank you so much! I appreciate your quick response!

[@debbieparker3388]

Thats a lot of flour! You have a lot of yummy bread in your future

[@leonameads3554]

Thank you so much for this

[@countrymamamusings7701]

My pleasure. I hope it’s helpful 😊. Thanks for watching.

[@IrishAnnie]

I did the paper bag storage ideas. I put 4 cups in each bag so that there was enough for one loaf of bread. Then it got to be too much. So I started sliding the 5 pound bags in a vacuum bag and sealed them.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I admit to having both methods … I like the ease of not measuring, and now there’s the added bonus of bundles for bartering, if needed. Thanks for watching 😊

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

I'm coming to the conclusion that I might make vacuum sealed bags, out of the entire flour bag or partial bag, place them in a sealed bucket and place it in the basement. I don't have room in my freezer (or time) to freeze it and flour storage in a garage in winter is coming to an end so... 😊 Thanks for this video. Thumbs up 👍 given.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

The main thing is you’re taking the time and measures to store supplies according to what works for your individual needs 😊. I applaud any effort, and I think you’ll do great! Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback 😀

[@patcollins2591]

I use half gallon jars

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Good morning, Pat, and welcome to the Farm! Yes, glass jars are another wonderfully effective way to store your flour! Thanks for visiting, and we'll see you again soon! :)

[@kylalevins7161]

Thank you. I used this method. I purchased a 25 lb bag of gluten free bread flour.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Wonderful 😊. Happy Baking 😊

[@BlandsPromisedLandRanch]

What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I love having these bundles at the ready! Now to get my whole grain bundles ready 😊. Thanks for watching

[@savannahv1808]

I love my Komo grain mill, heads up on any food mill, you will get a lighter whole wheat bread if you use a fine mesh sifter to remove the larger pieces of bran. Also Azure Standard 100% red whole wheat ultra unifine flour is a wonderful 100 % whole wheat flour for Artisan breads. I make a loaf every 5 days so a lot of flour passes through my house in 25 pound bags! Thanks for the video!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks, Savannah! My friend knows the coordinator for our area for Azure. We're going to see about possibly ordering.

[@savannahv1808]

@@countrymamamusings7701 If you are looking to incorporate more whole wheat, you might consider trying Azure Ultra Unifine Red Wheat with some white bread flour or A/P flour. I use 200g white to 300g wheat, makes a beautiful loaf my ‘white bread only’ husband will eat. Have fun shopping with Azure, I love the experience!

[@janetsysuarez5463]

@@savannahv1808 can you share how much salt, yest and water for bread? I would love to try it.

[@savannahv1808]

@@janetsysuarez5463 the recipe I use is 1/2 of the Saturday bread loaf in Ken Forkish’s book Flour, Water, Salt and Yeast. 500g bread flour(I mix whole wheat and white) 320g water 90-95 degrees, 2g yeast and 10g salt. The recipe can be started in the morning and ready to bake at night. I am pretty sure you can find the instructions online. Good luck and enjoy!

[@rose.6696]

Excellent flour storage video. Where is the bread recipe? I have looked all over!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Rose… I apologize for the inconvenience… I’ll be sure to update the description box for this video to include the following : Food Shortages Ahead? EASY 3- Ingredient Bread ~ Get Your Ingredients NOW! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6qlaZyAqLiSiq8 Thanks for watching 😊

[@brigidbac1438]

With daily developments in Europe and our prez's behavior, I am storing food as if a category 5 hurricane is coming straight to South Florida. I am preparing for at least one year of food. I dont have a freezer, the one in my fridge is not big enough. So I am using the oven canning as my system to store dry foods...

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thankfully, there are many ways to put up our surplus. Always best to be prepared. Thanks for watching 😊

[@mrsdeltadawn]

Loved it, can you do cornmeal this way also??? Am assuming you can!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

You know, mrsdeltadaen, I just had a 25 lb bag of corn meal arrive the other day and I was going to package them up! Great minds!

[@mrsdeltadawn]

Got 120 paper lunch bags coming so will be doing this setup! Thanks for tips@@countrymamamusings7701

[@rcece569]

Great video- thank you so much!!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@Tinkerbell31326]

New subbie. What a great idea. Do yoy feuse the bags?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Patty 😊. Welcome to the Farm! With regards to the paper bags, I don’t necessarily reuse them for more bundles of flour (although I don’t see why you couldn’t) but I always manage to use them for something here on the farm 😊

[@lomar7765]

I love this. Thank you for the info!! 🥖🍞

[@countrymamamusings7701]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@phillipharris5155]

That is ingenious. Thank u so much

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for watching, Phillip! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. 😊

[@susanlee5494]

Thank you good to know👍

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for visiting, Susan :)

[@stonethecrowshomestead]

if you put those paper bags into mylar you can add oxygen absorbers and when you use a hair straightner to seal them to the vornet use a straw to suck out excess air and seal. in Australia in the heat the mylat protects from heat. p.s. you can use rubberbands, easier than the green tape. bless you.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for stopping by the farm, friend 😊. All great tips. I had actually used up all of my Mylar bags prior to putting this flour up; those bags have held up great! They’re a great investment. You gotta admit though, that green tape is 🤩 and I like that I can write on it if need be…lol. Thank you so much for your kindness.

[@allenlitherland]

Brilliant - KISS - keep it simple stupid (sorry) I was on the verge of wasting a bundle of money on an elaborate system of mylar bags and O2 absorbers to accomplish what you did with small batch paper bags. However, the ONLY thing missing from your tutorial was the size of the brown bag - I went on Amazon and bought 2lb and 3lb bags knowing I would use them but I was only guessing which size you use. I really appreciate it when someone brings a simple affordable technique to food storage - Thank you.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there, allenlitherland, and welcome to the Farm 😊. Gosh, you know, you’re right! A simple oversight and I’m so sorry about that … hold on to your hat, those bags are simply the paper lunch bags; simple AND frugal! Happy prepping 😊 These aren’t the cheapest on the shelf, but they’re frugal, and I haven’t experienced any of them having a blowout when storing …. Thanks for watching

[@allenlitherland]

@@countrymamamusings7701 I understand, but I did not know there were various sizes until I went to Amazon - as a kid we just had the brown lunch bag and I'm guessing I've got a few years on you. FWIW, I plan to vac pack the brown bag bundles to secure them and save a bit of space. Still WAY cheaper than the mylar/O2 packet method. Excellent tutorials, keep up the good work!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you 😊. … I didn’t know they came in different sizes until this volley on the topic! So, I learned something new today 😊.

[@allenlitherland]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Since finding your video on this subject I have expanded the technique to store rice and beans. I scoop 1lb into the brown bag, roll it up like a burrito and fit 3 "burritos" into a mylar bag for vacuum packing. That breaks the bulk rice & beans down to reasonable usable packages to reduce waste & spoilage down the road when we open a pouch. WAY better than storing bulk in 5gal mylar in a bucket... One thing I like about the brown paper is it seems to provide a bit of moisture control, vs a tight plastic bag where condensation might develop inside the bag. The paper kind of "breathes" to wick moisture away. This is one of those head-smack_why_didn't_I_ think_of_that?, ideas - THANKS! FWIW I use the cheapest masking tape to wrap the "burritos" which makes a perfect label to write on.

[@halfsheephalfjesus7357]

putting it in the freezer kills live bugs, but signals eggs to hatch. Not good. That's why some people put it into the freezer a second time after a few days.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for watching.

[@cocacolafiesta]

I do the same after freezing it in smaller amounts (gallon size baggie) and then save 4 cups of flour as that is what i need for my flour tortillas (most of my prepping is Mexican food).

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there, and welcome to the farm 😊. Oh, now I want some homemade tortillas! Yumm! Thank you for watching 😊

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@countrymamamusings7701 For prepping purposes I’ve learned to make the basic no knead bread. It’ll work for non-Mexican type meals like spaghetti, sandwiches and such. Got to be prepared and be ready to learn new skills. Thanks for sharing your knowledge too!

[@Pmwalls46]

@@countrymamamusings7701 I enjoyed your video immensely and thank you for sharing !! Have you ever watched Leisa on Suttons Daze? She has a video on making tortillas from lentils !! I haven’t tried it yet but it’s on my to do list!😊

[@sandy-wvcolley6298]

Could you prepare cake mixes, brownie mixes, pudding mixes using this lunch bag/vacuum sealing method?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I dont see why not! I, personally, haven't don't so, yet. I picked up a BUNCH of boxed yellow cake mix on sale and just removed the cardboard box and kept the mix in the plastic sealed bag and put them in my buckets... but this method should work! If you try it, please report back on how things worked for you :) Thanks for watching 😀

[@johnw0209]

I’m looking for an answer. How do I preserve Betty Crocker blueberry muffin mix. Pioneer country gravy mix. Lemon pepper tuna in a 2.6 oz of package. Instant nonfat dry milk. Please advise. Johnny Wilson. Charleston, SC

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi John, it is important to consider the ingredients of each item you are looking to preserve. With regards to the Blueberry Muffin Mix and the Country Gravy Mixes ~ these contain palm oil which, over time could become rancid. If it were me, I’d vacuum seal the each mix, respectively , either in a mason jar or Mylar bag and use within a year or two past the Best Buy date, rotating your oldest stock to be used first. Having said that, I’ve done the same with boxed cake mixes and they’ve been fine going on three plus years now. When you open your stored mixes, just be sure to give them a good look-over to check for any obvious issues (mold, rancid smell, etc) and use your best judgement. With regards to instant powdered milk, according to the USDA, an unopened package can be stored indefinitely. If opened, be sure to store in a vacuum sealed container to ensure a long shelf life. With regards to the tuna packet; the packages have a printed shelf life of three years PAST the best by date printed on the packages. However, when stored properly, this can be extended upwards of five years. I hope this helped, and thanks for watching 😊

[@johnw0209]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thank you mama. Thank you so much.

[@Rspenesmit]

Can you tell me if there is a difference in the type of flour to use or which one if any lasts longer than the other, or all are White AP Flours the same, example, White Unbleached or White bleached AP or do both store the same length of time and does self rising last the same or not.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi, thanks for watching and for your question. When talking long-term emergency stores of flour, you’ll get the best results, unfortunately, with the highest processed of flour; AP bleached. Unbleached is also a good alternative, but the shelf life may be slightly less. Avoid attempting long-term storage of wheat, gluten-free, or nut flours, such as almond flour, as they will go rancid very quickly due to their oil and/or fat content. If you happen to get a surplus of self-rising flour, you can store it, but it’s import to note that the components that make it self-rising may lose their effectiveness over time, so it’s probably best to use those types up and store the regular AP 😌. Hope this helps ☺️

[@addictedtotreasuretrash108]

Hej How long will flour last like this in a SHTR situation ? Thanx

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Barring exposure to unfavorable conditions (humidity, broken containers etc) bundles stored as explained here can certainly have a shelf life up to 20+ years. Thanks for watching 😊

[@M.P.T.1.2.3]

For how long do you put th flour in the freeze, please?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Good morning, Margarita! I place my flour in the freezer for a minimum of 3 days 😊

[@jmom687]

Great idea, do you have any idea how long the flour will last long term under the conditions you've used ?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Good morning, J Mom and welcome to the Farm. Flour stored properly in this fashion can last several years; perhaps 10 to 20 under the right conditions. It's important to check your storage containers from time to time to ensure there's no issue with moisture, etc. Remember that the craftiest of rodents can chew through the edge of a plastic bucket! I do my best to rotate my bundles, using the oldest first, but still have flour in good shape after a couple of years. **It's important to note that I have pinned a comment about my statement aruond the 5:20 time stamp. Make sure if you're going to try this, you remove your bundles from the plastic bags after taking them out of the freezer... they need to become acclimated to room temperature for a few days before storing them long term; especially if you're going to return the bundles to a bag of any sort... you don't want to end up with mold. I stated this in the video, but didn't really make it a prominent statement, and it appears some have missed that little nugget ;) Thanks for watching, and I hope this works for you... we love it!

[@JazzyGems111]

What about weevils? How do you prevent them?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Jazzy ... I havent experienced any issues as of yet. I have these stored in 5 gallon buckets with gamma lids, in the bundles. Ive been storing this way a while now and no evidence of any bugs. Thanks for watching 😀

[@JazzyGems111]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thank you!!!

[@theproclaimer588]

Is there a bay leaf flavour left residualy in the flour when you bake with it?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Not that I've ever noticed :)

[@EmpyreanMaiden]

I have a tight fitting bin, but humid apartment. Could it help to wrap the paper bags with foil also?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hello, there ☺️. I’m not entirely sure foil will help with the moisture issues. I think if you store on the paper bag, then place in a quality ziploc-type bag and remove any excess air before sealing, it would help tremendously. For long term, you might consider getting some Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. Hope this helps ☺️

[@debbieparker3388]

I can attest that her solar oven bread is delish!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

It is! I wish I had made some for dinner this very evening! Maybe tomorrow!

[@denisekuhlman5865]

Just wondering if I put the bags in food saver bags, and get all the air out, why would I need to freeze as well. Just concerned about moisture with the freezing

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Good morning, Denise. You know, old habits are hard to break, lol. My mama got me in the habit of freezing my flour early on, and I haven’t changed my ways. If moisture is of concern, you certainly can eliminate that step as the elimination of all oxygen via the food saver vacuum should suffice. I might set aside some time this year and reshoot this video … having said that, I do need to share that I, personally have not experienced any moisture or mold issues with the many bundles I’ve put up in this manner 😊. Thank for watching

[@denisekuhlman5865]

Great! Those moms know best so I’ll add that step😊 Happy New Year!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Just be mindful of what the weather is like on the days you remove any bundles from the freezer. On particularly humid days, the bags may sweat a bit...but if that happens, let them acclimate and dry and then seal. But, again, your don't need to freeze if you're going to vacuum seal 😀

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Just be mindful of what the weather is like on the days you remove any bundles from the freezer. On particularly humid days, the bags may sweat a bit...but if that happens, let them acclimate and dry and then seal. But, again, your don't need to freeze if you're going to vacuum seal 😀

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Happy 2023 !!!

[@hopesellers1031]

I just bought 50 lbs of flour. Never bought flour in bulk before. How long do you keep in the freezer and how long do you have to wait to put it in the bucket? Where do you buy the bucket? Thank you!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hello Hope. I keep the flour in the freezer a minimum of three days, and allow the flour to return to room temp for a few days. I get the buckets at any big box store; just check the bottom of the bucket to make sure it has the food grade symbol on the bottom.

[@JustALady73]

Check with local bakery .. some will sell the buckets and lids for under $5 each...

[@countrymamamusings7701]

It’s a great tip, Linda! I’m hoping others read this. I checked with our bakery and they won’t consider it… they’re bucket meanies… lol

[@geel1866]

Did I miss what is your definition of "LONG TERM STORAGE "? Is it 6 months,1 years?, Is it possible to store and have usable flour up to 2 year's? I thought max is in a mylar bag wih an oxagen absorber up to 1 year. Oh and I dont have freezer space. Sorry if I missed you saying the time frame. Thanks.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Gee … you don’t need to freeze, it just helps ensure the elimination of bugs/eggs. Keep in mind that wheat flour will go rancid relatively quickly, so avoid this method for anything other than all purpose flour. I have had flour in my containers now for 3 yrs without issue. There are claims that flour can last several years (5, 10, etc) when stored properly. I do, however, like to rotate my bundles; replacing older with newer …so far, I’ve had nothing but success. The key is to check on your supply at regular intervals and rotate your bundles 😊

[@Victoria-zb2oc]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thank you for that speedy reply. I just came across your channel and it looks like I'm going to enjoy it. Thank you!!!

[@dereklonewolf9011]

Good for you young lady, I store flour, rice, homegrown veg, plus my whitetail deer & grouse harvest after carving & making ground meat with cheap pork cuts. If no emergency arrives NO loss it's all edible 🍁72+ Manitoba hunter expat 🍁

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for stopping by the Farm, Derek! I’m feeling very good about the progress we’ve made the past several years 😊

[@dereklonewolf9011]

@@countrymamamusings7701 wish you & your family long n healthy life 🇺🇸👍🍁

[@countrymamamusings7701]

You, as well, Derek 😊

[@pilarreynolds6440]

how long they last in storage?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hello Pilar ~ When stored in a cool, dry location, flour can last several years. I've had flour stored in budles like this, in 5 gallon buckets for several years now without issue. Thanks for watching :)

[@rd7724]

Thanks so much for this video. How long would you think this method is good for? My son has food allergies. I purchased a safe blend in bulk. Would you think I could use this technique? It is the namaste organic gluten free flour

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Rachel, Thanks for watching. Different grains/flours certainly have different shelf life expectations. For instance, this bleached flour can last upwards of 10 years or more, but wheat flour tends to go rancid in a shorter amount of time and should be used up within months. Being that you are working with an organic, gluten-free product it may have it's own unique perimeters. I looked up the product you mentioned and I so see that there are some reports that consumers have been able to store, long-term, in their freezer, with success. I would suggest conducting an experiment, in a small quantity, to see what results you end up with. Perhaps packaging a bundle as shown here and placing it in your long term pantry, and try it in a baked good six months out to see how it holds up. Be sure to smeel it to see if you pick up a hint of the product going rancid at all. In the meantime, I'd feel comfortable, based on what I read form other consumers, keeping your GF flour in the freezer long-term. Just be mindful (as reported by another viewer) the packages CAN become susceptible to condensation once you remove them from the freezer, so make sure to watch for this on especially humid days. If you notice some sweating on your package and you're going to use that GF flour that day; no worries. But, if there's sweating and you're planning to keep the bundle in long-term for that experiment, you may want to ensure your packaging is thoroughly dry before doing so; even changing the bag, if need-be. I, myself, have never experienced any difficulties with the humidity/condensation aspect one viewer experienced. SO, just want to make sure you're aware :) If you try a 3 or 6-month trial, I'd love to hear back from yoyu to see how it went! I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, but hoping together we can find something that works for your long-term storage needs. ~CMM

[@Goggans]

Where did you find your solar oven? Or did you make your own?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there 😊. This is the All American Sun Oven…. I haven’t attempted to make our own, but absolutely love this one! It was a great investment. The link for the All American Sun Oven is in the video description box 😊. Thanks for watching!

[@Dakiniwoman]

Thank you for your video... I am wondering why you would buy bleached flour that has no food value in it? I only buy unbleached flour myself. They added nutrients can not be used by the body so?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

At the time I made thus video, we bought what we could get our hands on ... hubby got this big bag at a time our shelves were empty in our little country store ...making do with what we have as we can get it 🙂 Keeping in mind that wheat flour won't have the same shelf life. Thanks for stopping by the Farm 😀

[@Dakiniwoman]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thanks for your reply... God Bless...

[@dct1238]

Actually, unbleached has about the same nutrition, costs more, and is harder to find in larger quantities. I'm hoping you meant wheat flour? BTW, I'm a baker 😊

[@Dakiniwoman]

@@dct1238 I am not a believer that grains, and especially wheat have any significant food value to humans... I used to own a Bakery myself. Now I am a Carnivore so I don't eat any grains at all...

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thank you for watching :)

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

When you put it in the freezer do you just put the brown bags in freezer without the brown bags being in the ziplock bag?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Maria 😊. Depends on freezer space availability…lol Individual bags can be placed in the freezer. Filled Ziplock bags can be, as well. I just make sure that after those few days of freezing to kill off any little critters, I allow the bags to return to room temperature and ensure there’s no risk of residual moisture on or in the ziploc bags before storing in my 5-gallon buckets 😊

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

@@countrymamamusings7701 ok. Thanks so much. And your bucket,it may have already been answered, is it ok if air gets in the bucket? Does it need to be an airtight seal? Thanks so much for your quick reply.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

The bucket does not need to be air tight. But you certainly want to make sure it is secure enough to keep out rodents/bugs. And make sure it is stored somewhere where humidity isn't going to be a factor. Hope this helps :)

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

@@countrymamamusings7701 It does. Thank you. I am about to watch one of your bread videos. Hope you have a good day.

[@conniegold5964]

Thanks for the information. I live in Las Vegas and I do not have a basement. I will be storing my flour in a bun under the stairs. Sometimes I turn off the air conditioning at night. The temperature goes up to the high 70’s is that too hot for the flour? Did you also say after taking the bags out of the freezer and let them acclimate for a day or two do you have to use a different plastic bag…then the one that was in the freezer? I understand to remove them from the plastic bag that was in the freezer. Can the plastic bag be reused. Also, what kind of leaf needs to go into the bucket? Thanks. 😊🙏

[@marthaghioctanzania]

How long does flour last in storing in the buckets?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Martha :) Properly stored flour will last 20-30 years in food grade buckets if kept at the proper temperatures. All long term containers for flour should be stored at between 40 and 70 degrees for optimal shelf life and nutrition. I fully plan to rotate out my bundles and will not have flour for that long here at the farm. Thanks for watching :)

[@JaysInTheKnow]

This is great! Could you just keep this in the freezer packed like this long term?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Sure! Here’s what I found via a search … “For longer storage, or in a warmer climate, stash the flour in the freezer, where it can last for up to two years. The cold does not noticeably affect the texture. Just be sure to let the flour come to room temperature before you use it for best results, especially when baking.” Hope this helps …happy baking! 🥰

[@JaysInTheKnow]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thanks so much!

[@marthaghioctanzania]

Thank you I had the same question. I think I got a bad batch of flour somewhere it got 2 bags of flour, two bags of rice, all the pasta and 5 boxes of tea, and the cereal all stored in the same cabinet so I am learning to store rice and pasta in glass jars straight from the store and if I can I’ll start storing flour in the freezer. I told my husband I would like to buy a deep freezer to store food away from bugs but he doesn’t think we need one. I’ll show him your video 😊

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Martha…. Even if you can place your flour in the freezer for 3 days to kill off any pests/eggs it’s a good idea. I’m sorry to hear you got a bad batch.

[@mrsdeltadawn]

Do you put oxygen absorbers in after you pack it all in 5 gallon bucket?? Has had flour rotating in freezer for week to 2 after letting them come to room temp for few days sets them back in for few days.. got 9 - 5lbs bags of flour to roll up but curious about using a few 300cc oxygen absorbers to throw in before sealing up 5 gal bucket or does it matter?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi mrsdeltadawn …nope, no oxygen absorbers. The 5 gallon buckets are not airtight, so that would be a waste, imho. I just put my bundles in baggies and pack that bucket, secure my lid, and store. I’ve not experienced any problems :)

[@mrsdeltadawn]

Tyvm 😀

[@SincerelySapphire]

Great idea and great video 🙂 But could you turn the music volume down when editing? It's a little distracting at that volume. Thanks!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there and thanks for watching.... apologies for the music volume on this one. I'm afraid there's nothing I can do about this particular video, at this stage, but I will try to be more mindful of that in future videos 😀

[@johnw0209]

I put 3 cup’s of flour in brown bag & then vaccum seal with food saver. Is this method ok.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

It sure is, John. That will work just fine 😊

[@johnw0209]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thanks, i have asked (4) people you’re the only one that answered me. Love you.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

My pleasure, John… I do my best to answer every comment. If someone takes the time to comment, returning in kind is the least I can do. 😊

[@TRUMPGIRL-px4ll]

Can you. just leave them in the freezer if you have room until you use them ?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Yes! You can go ahead and store your all-purpose flour in the freezer. Just use an airtight container so the flour doesn’t absorb any odors, and don’t forget to bring the flour to room temperature before using. It’s important to note that if you remove on a particularly humid day, your storage bag/container may “sweat” as someone mentioned in an earlier comment. Don’t panic if it does, it will be okay to use. Just don’t let it stay in a damp environment after it comes to room temperature 😊

[@ter8330]

How long does the flour last in your buckets for long term? I know a few people who don't use Mylar but I'm just curious..! Thanks!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I’ve been doing this for a minimum of two years now without issue. Properly stored flour can last several years; 20-30 years according to some sources!

[@ter8330]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thanks!

[@maxraabe5745]

@ Ter please i need help to understand. Can' t find in dictionary: mylar 😟 what's the meaning? ( perhaps in German) 😇

[@ter8330]

@@maxraabe5745 ich kann nicht spreche gut deutsch. Mylar bag ist tasche (spezielle) lebensmittle frisch. Vielen jahren

[@jenette16]

@Max Raabe mylar bag is a sort of strong plastic and aluminum foil type of material. Seals better than a heavy plastic bag. Stronger and keeps smells from contaminating the product inside. Air tight when heat sealed. That's my take on them anyway, good luck, maybe someone will add to or correct me if I'm wrong.

[@MichaelSmith-jg7ju]

How long is the shelf life on the flour when prepping it like this?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Michael, many say that it will be just fine upwards of 10 years! I am constantly rotating out my bundles, so I haven't had any long term stats to report. However, when stored in our 5 gal buckets with gamma lids, each bundle we've pulled so far has been completely fine :) Thanks for watching :)

[@MichaelSmith-jg7ju]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thank you!

[@tedpeterson1156]

Last year I baked with 12 year old flour and it made fantastic french bread, I couldn't detect any staleness or anything like that. Kept it wrapped in doubled up plastic shopping bags on the pantry shelf, no fancy storage here. It was frozen at -5° F. for a few days at purchase time to effectively kill any potential pantry moth larvae or other critters. (32° F. isn't cold enough)

[@countrymamamusings7701]

That’s great, Ted! Thanks for watching 😊

[@krisyas3136]

After 3 days of freezing do you leave it out on the counter or just straight to bucket? Do you put oxygen absorbers in the 5 gallon bucket after you but it all in sandwich bags? Do you put them in mylar bags after freezing for three days?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hello Kris ... thank you for all of the wonderful questions! ***In response to your first question: After I remove the bundles from the freezer, I usually let them acclimate to the room temperature for a day or so. This will ensure that there's no moisture. Any risk of insect/insect larvae has been eliminated after freezing, so go ahead and let your bundles sit for a day or two. It will be fine. ***Next, I do not put oxygen absorbers in the 5 gallon buckets. The buckets will not be 100% air tight, so the absorbers would be ineffective. Wen I place the 3cup bundles (that are in the paper bags) into the buckets, I place them in a large ziploc bag and those seem to protect everything just fine :) ***I have not stored any of my flour in Mylar bags, but I HAVE stored up to three bundles at a time in a FoodSaver bag and removed excess air, and then place them in buckets to keep them safe from any possible rodent issues. If you have larger Mylar bags, you could add your bundles to them and seal appropriately and then choose to use an oxygen absorber at that time. I have found, however, that my foods placed in the Mylar bags/FoodSaver bags are a bit more difficult to store in the 5 gallon buckets; they aren't as flexible ;) . I hope this helps ... thank you for watching and taking an interest in storing your flour for the future :)

[@krisyas3136]

@@countrymamamusings7701 thanks so much I’m a new sub today! One more question please …once stored this way how many years does the flour last ? Thanks for this cool idea!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Once stored properly, flour can last up to 20 to 30 years !!! Ive had bundles like this for a while now and have not had one problem... I'm certain I'll go thru my stash in a year or two, so I don't expect to store it that long, but it's nice to know one can! Welcome to the Farm :)

[@togeinumak2786]

How long will it last?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Once stored properly, flour can last 20 to 30 years, although I’m sure we will use up our reserves long before then. We use what is stored and replace as we go, using the longest stored provisions first. Hope this information helps 😊

[@qaliiyussuf3979]

How to preserve cereal and pulses

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Great question, Qalli 😊. I like to store small to medium quantities of rice, oats, etc in 1/2 gallon jars, using oxygen absorbers when possible, or other methods to remove oxygen. For larger quantities, I store in Mylar bags and 5 gallon buckets. For pulses, (beans, legumes, etc) I store much the same way; airtight jars and Mylar bags, and store in 5 gallon buckets. Thanks for watching and we hope you’ll stop by for more videos in the future 😊

[@secretsiren6769]

I weigh my ingredients, accurate every time .

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Great tip. Thanks for watching 😊

[@CherryPauper]

You don't need to freeze the flour. You are also risking moisture by it being in the freezer. Moisture = mold. If you are worried about bugs, just use oxygen absorbers with mylar bag. Bugs cannot survive in an oxygen free environment.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Thanks for watching. I clearly stated to allow the frozen bundles to acclimate to room temperature before putting up for long term storage. As someone who grew up sifting bugs out of flour and corn meal, it’s an added step I feel comfortable doing. 😊

[@ter8330]

Probably Homestead Corner. I think she uses the brown bag strategy!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

You may be right! I’ll go check, and update my description box if that’s where credit is due. Thanks so much 😊

[@ter8330]

@@countrymamamusings7701 :))

[@vivette2512]

Have u stored ur flour for 6 months or more

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Kayak. Yes, I have. Each bundle has been great!

[@vivette2512]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Thank you for responding.. as you know that this starvation is coming so am doing my best to prep for myself and my family .. thanks again

[@IrishAnnie]

I buy 5 pound bags and vacuum seal them in 11 inch bags tight as a drum. Critters cannot live in a zero oxygen atmosphere. They store very easy as well.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@denisegirmer4550]

Can gluten free flour be stored long term?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hello, Denise. To be quite honest with you, I have not had any experience with gluten-free flour. However, I did a little sleuthing, and this is what I found: "We recommend 2 years at room temperature, but we've used our products out of our stock storage for up to 4.5 years" I would recommend storing a modest amount of bundles and checking on them in 3 or 6 month increments to see how they fare. I would be interested to see how this works for you. Please follow up and let us know 😀

[@michelleduncan9965]

Missed the part about "letting them sit out to acclimate & then putting the bundles into plastic bags." I'll try to re-watch again at some point. For the most part, this was a straight-forward & easy to understand video. We eat VERY little bread, but it's still good to know how to efficiently store flour AND, have a good, simple bread recipe ... just in case.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Welcome to the Farm, Michelle. Yes, letting them acclimate is an important step. And, of course, there are those who say you don't need to freeze at all, but it's a step I like to include before storing away. I've cut back on bread, as well, due to some recent health issues, but happy to report that these bundles are still holding up quite well, and I rotate first in first out when I bake. Its also nice to know that these little bundles are perfect for bartering, should the need arise. Thanks for watching and good luck with your food storage 😀

[@yossi3008]

WOW ... Mama you look so different in this video

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Mama's got a little more stuffin' in this video. I've lost 30 lbs since then... thanks for watching friend :)

[@yossi3008]

@@countrymamamusings7701 Wow that's great

[@shermainecraigwell2492]

Where is the video of the rice

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hey there, Shermaine 😊. Great point! I haven’t done that yet, have I? I’ll add that to my list and see what I can put up in the next few weeks 😊. Thanks for visiting the farm 😊

[@shermainecraigwell2492]

@@countrymamamusings7701 great, what brand of toce do you use

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I'll be 100% honest with you, Shermaine. Thus far, I have put up whatever white rice we've been able to get our hands on these past 2 years. We are very rural and our little stores aren't always stocked well. We have managed to pick up some jasmine and basamati from the small Amish Market, and we grabbed some when we went into one of the larger towns several months ago. Sometimes, we just get what we can get. I do not have brown or long grain rice(s) put up for long term storage, as they can become rancid at a quicker rate than the white rice. And, to make things even more interesting, I've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently, and rice will be a big no-no for me, so im not sure how much more we will be storing. However, just for sake of transparency, I will share that some of my rice is in 1/2 gallon mason jars that have been vacuum sealed, and I do have some in mylar bags, placed in 5 gallon food-grade buckets with gamma lids, and threw a handful of bay leaves into the bucket for good measure, just in case. Lol ... However, if we go into town, and I find some nice bags if rice, I'll pick some up and plan on a video 😀

[@shermainecraigwell2492]

@@countrymamamusings7701 ah ha, I see. Thank you for that. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@oldtimer3180]

25 lbs of King Arthurs flour is 18.00 and cheap bleached flour is 15.00 Eat what you buy and buy what you eat. Just a waste of time putting crap away. But a good idea on the prepping.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi there, Ol Timer …thanks for watching. As I stated in an earlier comment, we picked this bag up at a time when our local shelves were bare and were happy to have found it 😊. We’ve made plenty of beautiful loaves of artisan bread to enjoy with our meals since then, my favorite being when I add a beautiful multi-grain; so all is not lost. T

[@oldtimer3180]

My wife tried the sealing method and she says best yet. We will be doing our flour following your method We thank you.@@countrymamamusings7701

[@paulettebarrentine1795]

Why couldn't you add other dry ingredients in your flour for storage for bread?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Good question! Welcome to the farm, Paulette! Now, I don't want to speak for other ingredients some may use in their bread recipes, but it is important to note that different ingredients will most likely have differing time periods of efficacy. For instance, while salt and sugar would be just fine, in my honest opinion, other ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, etc., may be quick to spoil or be otherwise useless in a long term situation. For me, personally, the bread I make for my family only has three ingredients, plus water; flour, salt, and yeast. *I do like to sprinkle my loaf in a hearty 7-grain cereal blend before baking, but that I store in a sealed mason jar. My salt I have stored in mason jars, and the yeast is in the freezer. And, although I am storing these primarily for loaves of bread, one never knows when they may be needed for biscuits or pancakes, so I'd like to keep it pretty simple. However, I'm sure there are those out there who have been successful in storing away blended ingredients with great success! I just haven't done so myself. :) I hope this helped, and we'd love to see ya back at the farm for future videos :)

[@drd6893]

That’s the same incision we make during an autopsy

[@countrymamamusings7701]

WOw! Well, I'm not an M.E., but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before I made this video ;) LOL ... Thanks for watching :)

[@thespicyonion]

Why not just buy the 5 lb bags and put those in the freezer

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Spicy 😀 I love 5 lb bags, they're definitely much easier to handle. However, at the time I made this video, our store shelves were bare and hubby was able to get this larger bulk buy for our long term pantry storage. This is something we may be facing again in the near future... I like the 3 cup bundles as they are perfect for my bread recipe, AND they're going to be the perfect sized bundles for bartering should that become necessary in the future. Hope this makes sense 😀 Thanks for watching

[@denisegirmer4550]

If you seal them in a food saver bag they will last yrs!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Great tip, Denise. Some of my bundles are sealed, while some are on rotation. Thanks for watching 😊

[@barbarafallin2038]

I threw 8 bags of flour away, all of them had bugs ,trip me out

[@countrymamamusings7701]

It certainly can…it’s kind of a traumatic memory from my childhood…. We were very poor, and my mother would sift the bugs out of the flour. I’m sorry you’ve experienced this.

[@MarinosMysteries]

Never heard most of these tricks.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

They’ve worked great so far! ☺️

[@bonnieriner4336]

Music needs to be turned down. Please

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I wish I could do that, but I'm not sure I can since this was edited on an external program. I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for watching 😀

[@robm1503]

Weigh it, not measure it. Much more accurate.

[@countrymamamusings7701]

I chose to measure for my bundles as this is what I use for my bread loaves, and the recipe is flexible enough that the flour doesn’t need to be weighed or be accurate; it’s a very rustic loaf. However, Others can certainly bundle as best suits their needs and then weigh or measure after. Thanks for watching.

[@chera3467]

Horrible advice, freezer the flour after you store it in plastic zip lock bags is bound to trap moisture! I had that happen with a bag of basmati rice!

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Hi Cher Ann…. Great point….at time stamp 5:22 I do state that after 3 days in the freezer, I take them out, allow them to acclimate, and THEN return them to the larger plastic bag to place in the 5 gallon buckets 😊. I have plans to re-shoot this particular video and I’ll be sure to emphasize that point a little more clearly 😊. Thanks for watching

[@P3rmissionD3ni3d]

Shoot. I just bought a 50 pound bag of flour for pretty cheap and I put it in a big container. My boyfriend kept talking about bugs and that it needed to be put in the freezer for 7 days to kill of an larvae. Thankfully I have a big enough chest freezer I picked up on sale several years ago so I suppose I’ll lug it upstairs and throw it in that for awhile

[@countrymamamusings7701]

Just be sure to let it acclimate to room temperature after you freeze it before securing it in your containers for long term storage 😊

[@P3rmissionD3ni3d]

@@countrymamamusings7701 I was just gonna leave it in the tub and freeze it as is then take it out after a week or so and leave it in the same tub for long term storage. Is that ok to do?

[@countrymamamusings7701]

If it were me, I’d go ahead and freeze it in the tub, if that’s what you want to do, but then upon removing it from the freezer, I would take off the lid and let that flour acclimate to room temperature and ensure there’s no moisture…the plastic tub is liable to sweat when you remove it from the freezer… it could create a mold problem