Simple, Nourishing Recipes & Homemaking for the Contented Home

Fresh-milled baking and from-scratch recipes for everyday family life

Baking exclusively with fresh-milled flour for 4+ years

New Here?

New to fresh-milled flour? This is the best place to begin.


Start Here: Easy Fresh-Milled Recipes

Ready to give fresh-milled baking a try? Below are some of my favorite recipes.


Browse the Recipes

Click below to get a full list of all my recipes. My family loves them, and I hope yours will too!

Easy 100% Spelt Overnight Pizza Dough (Healthy, Whole-Grain Crust Recipe)

Hi, I’m Payton

I’m a wife, mother of five, and the voice behind The Contented Hearth. I share fresh-milled recipes, simple homemaking rhythms, and encouragement for creating a peaceful home with what you have.

About Me

Hi, I’m Payton—a Christian, wife, and mother. The Contented Hearth is my journey toward contentment, and I hope to take you along with me. Here you’ll find frugal living tips, comforting recipes, homemaking inspiration, and weekly prompts to help foster a contented heart.

Thanks so much for stopping by—I’m truly glad you’re here.