This is Scout. A high-protein wheat variety grown by Stephen and Tania Walter at Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, western Victoria. Grown under Demeter-certified biodynamic conditions, it combines the best of modern wheat breeding with regenerative, chemical-free farming.
Scout was developed for Victoria and South Australia growing conditions, and has become known for its strong baking quality, high test weights, and resilience under pressure.
Scout performs especially well in sourdough and wholegrain breads, with excellent gluten strength, fermentation tolerance, and a bold, nutty flavour once milled.
Packed in a 20kg poly bag, this is a reliable pantry staple for home bakers, millers, or grain co-ops seeking strong, consistent wheat from regenerative farms.
Why we love it:
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Grown by Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, VIC
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Certified biodynamic by Demeter Australia
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Modern hard wheat with strong baking performance
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Good milling yield and high test weights
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Excellent resistance to stem rust, leaf rust, and CCN
About the farm:
Burrum Biodynamics has been practising regenerative, chemical-free grain farming for over two decades. Stephen and Tania Walter’s focus on compost-based fertility, long crop rotations, and ecological balance ensures that each grain of Scout is grown in healthy, living soil. You can read more about their work here.
FAQs
Is Scout suitable for sourdough?
Yes—Scout is a strong wheat variety with excellent fermentation tolerance. It mills into a robust wholemeal flour that performs consistently in sourdough loaves and long proofs.
How is Scout different from heritage wheats or landraces?
Scout is a modern wheat bred for consistent performance and strength. While it lacks the genetic diversity of landraces, it offers greater predictability in flour strength and loaf volume.
Can I mill this wheat at home?
Definitely. Scout is ideal for home milling, producing a high-quality wholemeal flour with good structure, colour, and flavour.
Is it organic?
It is. It's certified biodynamic through Demeter Australia—which means no synthetic inputs, and farming practices designed to regenerate soil and ecosystems. To understand more about the different growing practices, check out our blog post
What’s the gluten strength like?
Medium/Strong. Scout has a good balance of elasticity and extensibility, making it suitable for breads requiring structure and lift.
How should I store grain at home?
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. For long-term storage, refrigeration or freezing helps protect from pantry pests. For more info, check out our blog post on pests, here.
Please note: because the grower rotates their crops each year, so it is not uncommon to find other seeds mixed in with your grain (it shouldn't be too much). Mixed cropping ensures a healthy soil that allows the growers to reduce their dependance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.
Practice for conventional growers is to poison their paddocks before planting the new season crops to ensure old season crops don’t come through, being an organic crop this is thankfully not an option.
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I found scout wheat a hard white wheat, medium to strong gluten. whit right amount of water I got very balanced elasticity. Mixing with right amount of Rye freshly milled flour, I had the most delicious, nuty and earthy Ciabatta. Bakinf Pita bread with freshly milled Scout wheat and sourdough was a big success.
We are very happy with the quality and taste of the Scout wheat! My Husband Has made beautiful bread which he has enjoyed milling here at our Home thankyou Sila Delahunt and Reamonn Tickner
I have made several loaves which have all been a hit with the family. The only downside is I can't keep up with their demands for more bread!
I've been milling this wheat at home every day, making our own bread, scones, sourdough crackers etc. I'm really happy with the taste and the quality. Shipping was much faster than expected as well. Highly recommend. Thank you.
I’m new to the fresh milled flour world. Bought this to mill flour for bread and other baked goods that are 100% whole wheat. Based on the description, I presumed that it was a ‘hard white wheat’ which is normally used for breads.
I’m still playing around with bread recipes, so at this stage I’m unsure whether the grain is too soft for making a fluffy 100% whole wheat bread without added gluten flour. I’ve still enjoyed the breads we’ve made without adding any improvers.
The most surprising aspect, though is that I’ve successfully made 100% whole wheat recipes that require ‘soft wheat’. Soft wheat was unbelievably hard to find to buy in Australia but I think I’ve just found my go-to grain for milling and baking.
I’ve made the best pancakes, waffles, savoury crackers, and gingerbread cake I’ve ever tasted, all with 100% fresh whole wheat. So full of flavour, not to mention the high nutrition content you just can’t get with commercially produced flour.
Thanks so much to the farmers and sovereign foods for supplying this!
I was also really happy with the delivery time.
I Thanks for sending my last order of rye and wheat grains so quickly and well packed. It will probably be a while before I place another order with you. I now have grains for many breads. Maybe I’ll also need something else from Sovereign Foods. Dieter
Fast postage easy service, beautiful grains,
Mill up well, thanks for organic goodness :)
Fast service and a great quality range, thank you.
I’m very happy with my purchase. I would recommend the grain to others. It bakes beautifully although I’ve only made bread with it so far then the only problem I have is the freight cost is almost as much as the purchase cost. Of course that’s no one fault but Australia Post.
I love this grain and use it for everything from sourdough to chocolate chip cookies. If you're starting with freshly milled grain, start here.
Quick delivery, love the sourdough bread I make with the grains.
Wheat Grain Scout Biodynamic 20kg
Great value for perfect wheat. Very happy with the quality. Will be purchasing again.
Product is excellent, as well as service. Easily contactable and friendly, helpful team
Lovely Australian grown Biodynamic Grain. The bag was very clean. The delivery was prompt and the product is wonderful . One happy customer🙂
I would love to buy Emmer wheat if it was available.
Thank you Sovereign foods
Very good grain thank you, very clean. Made date cake which was nice, am making bread today. No problem picking it up at the market, good price too.
Well packaged and sent out promptly
It makes a delicious loaf. Very happy thanks.
Thanks for the recent supply of Wheat Grain. It's great quality and arrived very quickly. I really appreciate the excellent service.
Fantastic, arrived in great condition only took a couple of days, great quality definitely be buying again.
High quality clean grain that mills and makes beautiful bread. Very professional service.
I love that I can buy organically grown grains and flour whilst supporting Aussie farmers. The quality is amazing, and I absolutely love milling my own whole wheat flour at home with the wheat grains. Highly recommend this place & their products!