itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 It was not ground like it said but whole berries. I guess the 30 dollars price tag for organic wheat should have been a clue. Money is a little tight right now so I can afford a great grain mill. I do have an old vitamix. Does anyone use the grain blade in it? Is is worth it for the Vitamix? Or can you recommend a great but cheap grain grinder. I have a top of the line food processor but I am I really don't want to ruin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Right now, I am using my dry blade to grind the whole wheat berries. It does a decent job. Probably not as good as an actual grain mill, but good enough to get by. It works better (or seems to) if you store the berries in the freezer prior to grinding. Remember that Soft Wheat is really for things like biscuits, muffins and pancakes. It's not going to rise like yeast breads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Do you have a coffee grinder? Might take a little while, but it may work in a pinch. I wouldn't have expected the wheat to come ground already - it would become rancid quickly and lose its vitamin content. It's actually a blessing to have the wheatberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Right now, I am using my dry blade to grind the whole wheat berries. It does a decent job. Probably not as good as an actual grain mill, but good enough to get by. It works better (or seems to) if you store the berries in the freezer prior to grinding. Remember that Soft Wheat is really for things like biscuits, muffins and pancakes. It's not going to rise like yeast breads. Thanks. My family loves soft wheat so when I saw the deal, I got it. Do you use a separate container or just swap blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Do you have a coffee grinder? Might take a little while, but it may work in a pinch. I wouldn't have expected the wheat to come ground already - it would become rancid quickly and lose its vitamin content. It's actually a blessing to have the wheatberries. No coffee grinder in the house as we are all tea drinkers. I normally get ground wheat as I store it in the freezer. This was such a good deal that now is costing me more:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 That was a great deal you got! If it's in a bucket, it will store for a long time. I did see a hand-crank mill on sale here for $65.00, in case you're interested in something much less expensive than electric: http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M150_A_name_E_Victorio%20Hand%20Grain%20Mill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) If you know/hang out with many other families, you're likely to know someone who would buy these wheat berries off you so you can get flour instead. I don't know a ton of local homeschooling families and can think of 4-5 off the top of my head who would do so. Just a thought! Edited November 2, 2011 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Martin Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Tell your kids it's an Ancient Times unit study. Send them outside with the wheat and some stones. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 If you know/hang out with many other families, you're likely to know someone who would buy this wheat berries off you so you can get flour instead. I don't know a ton of local homeschooling families and can think of 4-5 off the top of my head who would do so. Just a thought! Around here, homemade is from the bakery. I just wished it would have said wheat berries. I think I am just going to get the blade for the vitamix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Tell your kids it's an Ancient Times unit study. Send them outside with the wheat and some stones. ;) LOL. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 That was a great deal you got! If it's in a bucket, it will store for a long time. I did see a hand-crank mill on sale here for $65.00, in case you're interested in something much less expensive than electric:http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M150_A_name_E_Victorio%20Hand%20Grain%20Mill Thanks. It came in a bag but I put it in a food storage bucket with oxygen absorbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks. My family loves soft wheat so when I saw the deal, I got it. Do you use a separate container or just swap blades? My dry blade has it's own container. Don't grind more than two cups of wheat berries (or dry beans) at a time. I'm not sure how yours was made... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 My dry blade has it's own container. Don't grind more than two cups of wheat berries (or dry beans) at a time. I'm not sure how yours was made... It came with the wet blade and container and just the dry blade and a wrench. I did see a deal on another container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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