prim*rose Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have severe food allergies and am starting a gluten-free diet, but it is so difficult to find flours that aren't cross-contaminated with wheat, corn, dairy, soy, eggs, etc (plus they are expensive!), and we are seriously considering getting a grain mill. I'm curious about: - your experiences with it - where you buy your bulk grain - seems like a lot of places do 30-50 lbs, which is way more than I'd need or use - where you even find instructions for how to make certain flours - I've looked online for how to make brown rice flour and can't even find consistent instructions (some say cook the rice, others say don't) Thank you so much for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) I have a Nutrimill. It's very nice! Whole grains don't spoil until they are cracked or milled, so buy in bulk and store it. It saves $ and the trouble of buying the grains. You don't want to put anything wet into the mill....so no cooked rice in the mill. I make rice flour with no problems with just the dry rice. I make cornmeal too...and that makes THE best cornbread!!!:D Oh - to make the flour - you just pour the dry grains in the top and turn the dial. easypeasy and - I have bought my grains through a co-op. hth Edited January 7, 2010 by 3blessingmom actually answering the questions lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friederike in Persia Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 You don't want to put anything wet into the mill....so no cooked rice in the mill. I make rice flour with no problems with just the dry rice. I make cornmeal too...and that makes THE best cornbread!!!:D hth Slightly stupid question, but do your mill instructions say to not grind any corn? Mine do and whereas I would like to not break my mill, some cornmeal would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 i've been doing my research and have come to the same conclusions. I am just about to purchase a nutrimill grain mill and a big ol' bag of grain. wheat berries never go bad, so they can be stored indefinitely, but you need to store them in food-grade containers with gamma lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a Whisper Mill that has been going strong for 11 years now. It doesn't whisper, but it works great! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTN Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a Nutrimill. It's very nice! Whole grains don't spoil until they are cracked or milled, so buy in bulk and store it. It saves $ and the trouble of buying the grains. You don't want to put anything wet into the mill....so no cooked rice in the mill. I make rice flour with no problems with just the dry rice. I make cornmeal too...and that makes THE best cornbread!!!:D :iagree: I have a Wonder Mill and love it! We buy grain in bulk from Breadbeckers. http://www.breadbeckers.com They have co-ops in different areas you can order from quarterly, and sell in 5 gallon buckets or small bags. The buckets are the best deal in terms of $ and convenience. If you buy in bulk be sure and order a gamma seal lid. It makes using the bucket hassle free and seals completely to protect your grain. We buy 50# bags of popcorn from Sams Club. It makes wonderful fresh cornmeal, and there is always popcorn on hand for family movie time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim*rose Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 THANK YOU!!! I was so hoping that someone on here would be able to help and you overwhelmed me with your responses & knowledge. Honestly, what a great group of people on here. I really appreciate your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim*rose Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Oh - to make the flour - you just pour the dry grains in the top and turn the dial. easypeasy Can you do beans, like garbanzos & fava, the same way? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara R Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes. At least in my grinder. Read the instructions on yours and see. Some grinders don't want you to grind popcorn (too hard maybe?) or soy or flax (too oily). But beans are fine in most. I have a Whisper Mill that I've used for 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have the nutrimill and have been very happy with it. I gave a an old stone mill (which used to be the best available) to get it. The nutrimill is so very fast. As far a buying grain, I get mine through the Country Life Natural Foods Co-op that is available around here. However several of our local grocery stores carry the berries (wheat, rye, oats for sure maybe others too). Also if you have an amish community near you, I'm sure you could find them there. The closest one to us is about an hour away but they have a grocery store that carries lots of this stuff that is MUCH cheaper than I can buy it at the local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I have a Wolfgang. It grinds it very fine to make lovely bread. My husband picked it out. He wanted one that used stones not blades to grind the berries. We buy our wheat berries in 50 lbs containers from the local compound since it's the only organic source we can find without having to pay shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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