Who uses a grain mill?
Jun 17, 2018 | 7:49 pm
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Who uses a grain mill?
I'm considering getting one for my KitchenAid mixer, either
or this https://pleasanthillgrain.com/mockmill-kitchenaid-grain-mill-best-attachments-accessories I found while researching flour making. Right now I tried grinding some wheat berries with a combination of a blender and food processor and the product looked good enough to try in my bread machine (which is currently making a wheat bread recipe that I normally use). Another complication was finding the actual wheat berries in person; surprisingly, Smart & Final around here had them while both Sprouts and Whole Foods did not.
Anyway, we'll see in a few hours whether it was worth the effort but I figured I'd ask you guys for thoughts. ^
Anyway, we'll see in a few hours whether it was worth the effort but I figured I'd ask you guys for thoughts. ^
Jun 20, 2018 | 8:40 am
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(The KitchenAid branded mill is an impact mill IIRC and reviews were more mixed. Though I guess that's to be expected from an $85 attachment on Amazon.)
Jun 24, 2018 | 7:34 pm
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Got the Mockmill yesterday. So far it seems to do pretty well (though at speed level 10, it does make my Professional series KA mixer pretty hot to the touch; I'll probably grind at slower speeds in the future). Even with slower speeds, I'd probably follow the suggestion in the KA version's manual (45 minute rest period after a certain number of cups ground).
Anyway, this morning I used the leftover flour from the bread I made yesterday to make pancakes. Those turned out pretty well, which is good because I have enough leftovers for a couple of days. ^
Anyway, this morning I used the leftover flour from the bread I made yesterday to make pancakes. Those turned out pretty well, which is good because I have enough leftovers for a couple of days. ^