GRAIN MILLS/Homemade Flour

[kokopuffs]

Anyone ever had experience using a grain mill? Is there an improvement in flour (bread) flavor over storebought flour?

[Papa]

Dear kokopuffs:

I have been using the same flour mill for the last ten years. It is made by Kenwood and it works as an attachement to the Kenwood KM800 mixer that I have. This machine has worked perfectly for me. I wouldn't consider anything else. I use it twice every day.

Freshly ground flour retains its nutrients much better than prepackaged ones that you buy in the market. I have found it also to be better because I can control the coarse of the flour and it allows me also to experiment with different mixes.

[Kimmie]

Has anyone had experience with the Kitchenaid one? I suppose it's quite similar to papa's attachment for the [b]Kenwood KM800 mixer/B] isn't it?

[ May 29, 2001: Message edited by: Kimmie ]

[Isa]

I would love to have the grain mill. I wonder if it is easy to find grains to mill.

[kokopuffs]

Iza:

Whole, unground grains, can be found at your local health foods store. Check under health food and organic foods in the Yellow Pages.

[Isa]

Thnaks Koko I'll check it out before buying the mill.

[kokopuffs]

To all:

Grain mills can be purchased new/used at the EBAY online auction. I've had great luck with EBAY.

[ June 03, 2001: Message edited by: kokopuffs ]

[Risa]

I've been doing research on attachments for my new Kenwood mixer and pricing out the attachments. The grain mill is on sale at Amazon.com for $59.99 (regular is $94.45). I was tempted to buy it because it's such a good price, but I was having a hard time imagining myself using it. I think I will buy it now after reading this post.

Papa: do you have any of the other attachments? If so, how do you like them?

[Papa]

Dear Risa:

I love my kenwood and its attachements. If you go to Amazon.com you can read my review of the Kenwood KM800 and of the attachements that I have purchased for it.

This machine is the only one that I recommend on my site and believe me, I do not take that responsibility very easily.

[KyleW]

This is very tempting. Here's my question. It seems that much of successful bread baking depends on the protien level of the flour, ranging anywhere from 10%-14%. If you are milling your own flour how do you know what the protien level is?

[mudbug]

KyleW,

Look here for a comprehensive article on Flour Analysis And Grading.

[Papa]

Dear Kyle W:

Honestly, I have no idea! I guess, I have been lucky so far because my bread comes out fine.

[KyleW]

Wow cchiu, that's a mouthful. It's full of info and will take some time to digest. Thanks!

Papa, I'm tempted to simply go for it. Worst thing that happes is that I waste $60 on the mixer attachment. I've wasted more on less