How to Store Flour Long Term

white flour in a paper bag with a white plastic scoop inside. Brown eggs in the background

Here are the step by step instructions for prepping and storing your flour to make sure that it will be in good condition for at least 10 years. Use this method for all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and wheat berries.

Course food preservation, food storage, ingredient, pantry item, pantry staple

Cuisine American, food preservation, food storage, pantry staples

Keyword how to store einkorn, how to store flour long term, storing einkorn, storing flour, storing flour long term

Cook Time 10

Freeze time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings 5-gallon bucket

Cost $5

Equipment

1 5 gallon bucket
1 5 gallon mylar bag
1 iron or heat sealer

Ingredients

20 pounds flour

Instructions

Put any flour in the freezer for at least 24 hours (I prefer 72)
Remove bags and let it come to room temp overnight
Place a 5 gal mylar bag into a clean 5 gallon bucket (I get mine from Home Depot)
Fill the bags with 20 pounds of flour
Use an iron and wooden board to seal the very top edge of the bag, leaving the last 3" open.
Push out any air and seal the rest of the bag.
Put the lid on securely, and store in a cool dry place.

Video

Notes

Open the bag as needed to remove flour and fill a smaller container to use daily. Then reseal the bag with the heat sealer and close the bucket.