How I Buy Bulk Pantry Staples to Save Money
Learn how to stock a from-scratch pantry with bulk pantry staples. These are my favorite Azure Standard staples for baking, cooking, and homestead living.
When you cook most of your food from scratch, your pantry starts to look very different from the average kitchen.
Instead of boxes and packaged foods, our shelves are filled with things like flour, oats, beans, sugar, and grains.
Over the years I’ve found that buying these staples in bulk not only saves money, but also makes everyday cooking much easier. When I know the pantry is stocked, I can bake bread, cook meals, and feed my family without constantly running to the store.
One of the places I often buy bulk pantry staples is Azure Standard.
If you’ve never heard of Azure before, it’s a company that specializes in natural and bulk foods that are delivered through local drop points across the country.
It’s been a wonderful resource for many homesteading and from-scratch cooking families.
Why I Like Buying Bulk Pantry Staples
Buying ingredients in bulk has several advantages for a busy homemaker.
First, it often reduces the cost per pound, especially for organic or specialty ingredients.
Second, it means fewer grocery trips. When you have a good pantry stocked with staples, you can cook a wide variety of meals without needing to run to town.
And finally, bulk ingredients support a more traditional way of cooking. Instead of relying on packaged foods, you simply start with basic ingredients and make what you need.
For our family, that usually includes things like:
- whole grains
- natural sweeteners
- oats and beans
- baking ingredients
- oils and pantry staples
My Favorite Azure Standard Pantry Staples
Over time I’ve developed a list of pantry items I order regularly.
These are ingredients I actually use in my everyday cooking.
Einkorn Flour
Einkorn has become one of my favorite grains for baking. It’s an ancient wheat that many people find easier to digest than modern wheat.
I often use einkorn for:
- pancakes
- muffins
- biscuits
- quick breads
Buying it in bulk helps keep the cost more manageable.
Organic Cane Sugar
For baking and preserving, organic cane sugar is a staple in our pantry.
I keep it stored in food-grade buckets so it’s easy to scoop whenever I’m baking bread, desserts, or making homemade treats.
Oats
Oats are one of the most versatile pantry ingredients.
They’re great for:
- oatmeal
- granola
- cookies
- bread recipes
Buying oats in bulk ensures we always have them on hand.
Beans and Dry Legumes
Dry beans are a simple, inexpensive source of protein and can be used in countless meals.
They store well and are perfect for soups, stews, and traditional cooking.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a versatile fat that I often use in baking and cooking. It’s a good pantry staple to keep stocked, especially when buying in bulk.
How Azure Standard Delivery Works
One unique thing about Azure Standard is that they use community drop locations instead of traditional shipping.
Customers in an area place their orders online, and once a month a delivery truck drops everyone’s orders at a local location.
Families come pick up their boxes during the scheduled drop window.
It’s actually a pretty neat system and helps keep shipping costs down.
Building a From-Scratch Pantry One Step at a Time
If you’re just starting to cook from scratch, you don’t have to build a full pantry overnight.
Start with a few basic staples that you use regularly, and slowly add more ingredients over time.
Before long you’ll have a pantry that makes everyday cooking simple and nourishing.
And having those ingredients on hand makes it much easier to prepare homemade meals for your family.
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- How to Build a Natural Disaster Ready Pantry
- My 5 Favorite Azure Standard Products
- How to Start Living a From-Scratch Life (A Practical Beginner’s Guide)
If you’d like to explore bulk pantry staples for your own kitchen, you can learn more about Azure Standard here.
