Grain Mill Buying Guide

Want to make the jump from using store-bought flour to milling your own with a grain mill? Grain mills are becoming more popular every day for the freshness of flour they provide. We take a look at some important points when buying one.

Home bakers — especially sourdough bread bakers, should consider milling their own flour. If’ you’re looking for unrivalled freshness, countertop grain mills like the Mockmill 100 are taking bakers results to the next level. But what is a grain mill, why should you invest, and what are the best models available on the market today? Here’s a list of tips to help you become a master miller in no time!

What is a grain mill?

A grain mill is a device that will grind grain into flour. You put wheat berries into the machine, the machine will then typically grind that wheat by crushing it between two stones and out comes flour.

What do bakers need to consider when buying a grain mill?

Temperature

One of the key considerations when milling your own flour, is the temperature of the grain during the milling process. If the grain gets too hot it can impact on the nutritional value of the flour.

The cooler the temperature of the grain while you’re milling, the better. This will retain as much of the nutritional value stored in your grain as possible.

Most high quality grain mills should stay relatively cool, but over time it’s important to make sure your mill doesn’t start to heat up.

Types of Mill

There are two main types of grain mill; Impact grinders & burr grinders.

Impact mills use a blade-like mechanism to spin and break the grain up into flour. These mills are electrical devices that are good for grinding oily or damp grains.

Burr grinder crush the grain between two plates or stones, typically made from stone, ceramic, or steel. Burr grain mills can be either electrical or manually powered. The main benefit of a Burr mill is the fineness of the flour that it can produce. The flour from a burr mill will be much finer than the impact mill.

Do you need a grain mill?

The obvious question is; why should I grind my own grain? To some, it may seem like an unnecessary expense, and another kitchen gadget. There are a number of benefits though.

Fans of countertop grain mills will wax lyrical about the health & economic benefits, the sense of pride they get from the satisfying process of grinding their own grain, and the control they can have on what constitutes their flour.

Grinding at home means:

  • Fresher and more nutritious flour
  • Unique flavour that shop bought flour doesn’t have
  • Assurance around what’s in your flour (additives etc)
  • Experimentation options (soak your kernels, or allow them to sprout before running through your grinder)

There are numerous reasons why you should grind your own flour, but the main reason for us is simple.

The fresher your ingredients, the better your yields. Flour is one of the most important ingredients when baking – arguably the most important. Milling your own flour will guarantee that every bake contains the freshest flour.

The other main benefit to call out – the economics. The speciality flour aisles of supermarkets & food stores can be prohibitively expensive. Especially if you’re looking for the absolute best. Milling at home gets you even better results without the weekly expense.

Where can I buy a grain mill?

We would advise anyone looking for a specialist piece of equipment like a grain mill to purchase from a specialist retailer.

We proudly stock Mockmill grain mills and Hawos grain mills.

Can I build a grain mill?

Things to consider when milling your own grain

Select only cleaned grains — unclean grain can sometimes contain small stones that damage the stones in your mill

Only use dry grain — moist grain will lead to a buildup of a film on the milling mechanism. Crush a grain in a pestle & mortar, if it cracks it is dry, if it squishes it is too damp.

Don’t mill nuts or oily food — this will also leave a film on the milling stones

The best countertop grain mill 2021: Mockmill 100

Top of our list of the best countertop grain mill is the Mockmill 100. This mill does an exceptional job of milling even the hardest grain into fine flour. It has a very small footprint on the kitchen countertop — a big plus for anyone who already has limited space — like most bakers!

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Home Grain Mills We Sell

  • Mockmill 100 Grain MillMockmill 100 Lifestyle Picture
    £199.00 Exc. Tax

    The compact Mockmill 100 grain mill has a small footprint to minimise work space. Furthermore, the 100 model is a great starter mill for any budding baker. Mill fresh grains, spices and salt with ease.

    • Mill 100g of fine flour in a minute
    • Includes free grain
    • Multifunctional for peas, seeds, wheat and spices
    • Made with renewable materials
    • The freshest flour when you want it
    • Hard-wearing ceramic mill-wheel
    • Adjustable 10 point control for grind coarseness
  • Mockmill 200 Grain MillMockmill 200 grain mill in a kitchen
    Sale
    Original price was: £249.16.Current price is: £236.60. Exc. Tax

    Mill fresh flour from grain with ease. We’re proud to ship the Mockmill 200 grain mills and grinders from the UK.

    • Electric grain mill with 200G per minute capability.
    • Comes with free grain
    • Adjustable 10 point control for coarse to fine milling,
    • Robust ceramic milling stone.
    • Environment friendly materials.
    • Compact design.
    • Can be used to grind grains, spices and cereals, pulses and more.
  • Mockmill Lino 100 Grain MillMockmill Lino Grain Mill - Perspective
    £309.66£398.00 Exc. Tax

    The Mockmill Lino grain mills are made up of two models. Both are distinguishable by their motor. The 100 mill is capable of a 100G of fine flour per minute whereas the 200 is capable of 200G of fresh, fine flour per minute. The Lino 100 is a great mill for the starter miller and the Lino 200 would suit the more impatient, who want flour fast!

    • Easy to operate electric mill.
    • 10-point adjustable control for coarse to fine.
    • 100: Outputs 100 grams of soft wheat / minute.
    • 200: Outputs 200 grams of soft wheat / minute.
    • Sturdy and robust motor.
    • Ceramic milling stone (90mm).
    • Casing: Wood and Arboblend® (bio-plastic).
    • Made in Germany.
    • Shipped from the UK.

     

  • Komo Fidibus 21 Grain Mill FrontFidibus 21 Grain Mill
    £225.12 Exc. Tax

    The Fidibus 21 grain mill from Komo is a classic among the Komo grain mill collection.

    The traditional design grinds with great efficiency and low noise. Perfect for grinding fine flour from grain in an instance.

    • Composite granite mill stones.
    • Fine Beech housing.
    • Perfect for wheat milling.
    • 100G p/m flour output
    • Adjust fine to course output.
    • 12 Year Guarantee.

The Grains We Stock

  • Wholemeal wheat grain gilchesters
    £1.95

    UK-grown wholemeal wheat grain from Gilchesters. The organic grain is ideal for milling flour to bake bread with. Discover unrivaled freshness now.

    • Use in common bread baking.
    • Organically grown and additive-free.
    • Grown in Northumberland, UK.

    The grain is organic and may contain traces of other seeds.

     

  • Wholemeal spelt grain Gilchesters
    £3.99

    Organic Food IconA UK produced spelt grain from Gilchesters. This organic spelt grain is suitable for home milling. Use as a wheat replacement or in combination with other wheat varieties. Packed full of fiber, protein, zinc and B vitamins.

    • Spelt is generally light and mild in taste.
    • Can improve and aid digestion.
    • Spelt is an ancient heritage grain.
    • for use in bread, risotto, pastries and cookies.
    • High mineral content.
    • No additives.

    The grain is organic and may contain traces of other seeds.

     

  • Rye Grain GilchestersGilchesters Rye Grain
    £2.25

    Organic Food IconA superb UK-grown rye grain from Gilchesters. The organic rye grain packs huge flavour that does not disappoint. Expand your taste depth, mill great flour and enhance common bakes.

    • Use to build nutty, sweet and malty flavour in your baking.
    • Balance with other common wheat grains for a better crumb.
    • Rye is a heritage grain for use in bread, pastries and cookies.
    • Low gluten content.

    The grain is organic and may contain traces of other seeds.

     

  • Emmer Grain - Gilchesters Organics
    Out of Stock
    £3.99

    Organic Food IconUK-grown wholemeal Emmer grain from Gilchesters. The organic and ancient grain is ideal for milling Emmer flour.

    • Use in common bread baking.
    • Organically grown and additive free.
    • Grown in Northumberland, UK.

    The grain is organic and may contain traces of other seeds.

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