Interested in grinding your own grain?
Want to grind your own flour but need help until you get there?
Contact Bright Stone Bakery for bread orders: Tania @ 512-550-6888
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First, watch this: Only Real Bread or listen: Family of B Vitamins OR Sue's Healthy Minutes #86 Freshly milled grain contains the WHOLE grain including the bran and the germ. “Whole grains” from the store (even organic) do not actually contain the whole grain as it would go rancid quickly. The bran and germ have been removed and only part of the bran have been added back in. The extra bran is sold for animal feed, cosmetics, etc. The wheat germ contains the highest amounts of vitamin E of any food, which is helpful for hormone production and cellular protection.
Many people who eat gluten free can tolerate these grains, even whole wheat, because it contains the entire grain, making it easier to digest without complications.
Already convinced and want a quick start guide to mill your own flour?
Buy these items to make yeast bread:
Nutrimill (use code GRAINY for $20 off)
Honey
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Recipe: Basic Bread Dough (I only use 1 TB lecithin and no gluten)
Cookbooks: The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book and Grains in Small Places
Conversion Chart for how much grain to grind
https://grainsinsmallplaces.net/no-knead-bread-fresh-milled-flour/
Buy these to make muffins, pancakes, pies, etc:
Nutrimill (use code GRAINY for $20 off)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins
Conversion Chart for how much grain to grind
Sourdough: https://grainsinsmallplaces.net/sourdough-fresh-milled-flour-easy/
How to store your bread: I recommend a gallon ziplock. You can also slice it and freeze it as a loaf, using some at a time. How to store your bread
Places to buy whole grain are abundant:
All wheat in the USA is non-gmo, for now! GMO update
Azure Standard (co-op drops in Llano end of every month for 8% fee).
Bread Beckers (co-op drops in Cedar Park every 4 months: March, July, November)
Grand Teton Ancient Grains (great shipping prices)
Graves Family Farm: Lubbock, Texas
Lots of companies ship direct to you but shipping can be expensive. Just remember you want to buy whole berries, not ground flour to get the most nutritional benefit for your dollar and time.
Grains to buy: Hard White and Hard Red for yeast breads; Soft White for cookies, pastries, etc. I mix Hard White and Hard Red for my yeast breads. Sue Becker's Getting Started Video There are tons of varieties including Kamut, Spelt, Einkorn (will make a dense bread), etc
How to store your grain: Any airtight container. Food grade buckets, lids and other kinds are available. You can also use mylar bags. Place an oxygen absorber inside either for reassurance to keep bugs out. Note: It is not recommended to store ground flour in the freezer unless it’s just for dusting the counter. You really want to grind what you’re going to use immediately. In the first 24 hours, whole grains oxidize and lose 40% of most of its nutrients and lose 90% of nutrients after 3 days, even in the freezer.
How to grind your grain:
Nutrimill and Wondermill both make amazing mills that are easy to use! Use code: PORTERHOMESTEAD for $20 off Nutrimill. I personally don’t recommend a hand grinder except as a back-up. The grind is very course and takes a long time. Vitamix, Blendtec and Ninja blenders can also grind grain. Be sure to research your blender before trying. Your food processor might work too! Blender demo
Let’s Bake!
(When converting your regular recipes, add ¼ c more freshly milled flour per cup.)
How to knead: Hand kneading is a free option! Bread machines can do the work for you. Most recommend this one: Zojirushi But it never hurts to try a bread machine you already have.
Ankarsrum, Bosch, Artiste, and Zacme 8.4 qt all make great mixers for freshly milled dough. I do not recommend using a Kitchen Aid without lots of research. They tend to burn out with the freshly milled dough.
Are you gluten free? This is not medical advice. We recommend you talk to your doctor and do your own research, but there are many people who are gluten sensitive and can eat freshly milled wheat. Freshly ground wheat and other grains are not only tolerated by many, they actually bring healing!
Is it healthier to eat whole grains? Yes! Whole Grains vs Refined Grains
The science and health benefits:
Health Benefits and Only Real Bread
Cream of wheat, bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, and cooked whole in a salad are great ways to get your grains!
Here’s a great guide with pics: Franklin Guide
Want to grind your own flour but need help until you get there?
Contact Bright Stone Bakery for bread orders: Tania @ 512-550-6888