There's something truly satisfying about grinding your own wheat at home – not only is it a fun and cost-effective endeavor, but it also offers
incredible health benefits and unbeatable taste.
Once you start making your own freshly milled flour, you'll never want to go back to store-bought options!
Making flour at home is easier than you might think.
Today I'll guide you through the entire process, covering everything you need to
know:
• The essential machinery required to grind grains.
• How to store your freshly milled flour to keep it fresh and nutritious.
• A variety of berries and grains to use for different flavors and health benefits.
But before we delve into the details, let me share why milling your own
grain is so beneficial.
When my family's health was spiraling out of control in our early 40s, a friend recommended milling our own grain, and I had this amusing vision of a horse and millstone in the backyard.
Thankfully, it's much simpler than that, and I'll show you just how easy it really is!
To make flour at home,
you only need two things (and rest assured, neither requires a horse 😉):
- An electric or hand tool to grind whole grains into flour.
- Wholesome grains to grind.
Once you have these two components, you can bid farewell to the ultra-processed all-purpose flour from the grocery store.
For a helpful list of grain mills based on your kitchen space and budget,
check out this article featuring the top grain mills.
And if you're in the U.S., I've compiled a resource to find the best places to buy bulk grain.
With the right grain and mill, here's how flour is made step-by-step:
- Add your grains into the mill's grinding compartment.
- Press the 'on' button or start turning the grinding lever for hand mills.
- Watch your grains transform into fresh, nutrient-rich flour.
It's that simple! To make things even easier, I've created a video demonstrating the exact process.