Sonora Wheat was the first wheat grown in the US, brought North from Mexico. Sonora is the wheat responsible for Flour Tortilla's popularity. It has a mild, sweet, buttery flavor and a fine texture, leading it to excel in pastries, cookies, and pasta.
CLASS: Soft White Winter Wheat
FARMER: Michael and Sarah Jones, Jones Farm Organics in Hooper, Colorado
PROTEIN: 11.2%
FALLING #: 406
EXTRACTION: 100%
IDEAL USES: Cookies, Pastry, Muffins, Tortillas, Pasta
CONTENT: 100% Stone Milled Whole Wheat Flour
ABOUT: Sonora Wheat was the first wheat grown in the US, brought north from Mexico, gaining popularity as the original Flour Tortilla wheat. Generally a more brittle protein composition, with a buttery and mild flavor. Works wonderfully for tortillas and pastas, Sonora also finds a use in making breads and baked goods more tender.
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