Selecting the Right Grain Mill for Emergencies and Everyday Use

[@easttennesseeexpat7545]

I bought a Nutrimill Harvest about nine months ago. It would be suitable for the needs of a family up to four members. There is a serious break-in period because the stone wheels are initially rough as a corn cob. Instructions say to grind several cups of wheat and discard but after doing so, I still ate a fair amount of stone grit before the wheels got a good polish on them. It probably needs more like 10 lbs of wheat ground and discarded before it's ready to use. A bread bag attached to the spout with a rubber band contains the mess. I save used bread bags in the fridge for this purpose and toss them afterwards. Instructions also say, "turn on the mill before adding wheat to the hopper". Being an 'experiencer', I sought to know what happens if you ignore this instruction. I'll just mention that we don't want to take the mill apart while the hopper is filled. The mess is comparable to a glitter bomb...

[@marahdolores8930]

If you have poultry, would that waste flour possibly be usable as chicken or turkey feed? (Since birds ingest grit anyhow.)

[@nunyabizz50]

the best mill by far is the Mockmill 200, will grind the entire grain bran and all to a very fine store bought feel flour and keeps the flour cool.

[@margolucas3793]

Excellent information (as always). Thank you!

[@gsdalpha1358]

Family bought me a GrainMaker years ago for Christmas, and I LOVE it. Yes, it's a workout to hand grind, but the trick is to grind a bit, go do something else, then grind some more. Sprouted berries are also easier to grind. GrainMaker is handmade in Montana and is beautiful!

[@helenruth5024]

What a great review! I have a very old Little Gem Mill. I bought it from a thrift store in a small town during the Y2K scare. It is a stone mill grinder in a wooden case. It still works wonderfully.

[@danascully7358]

The one I'm considering you didn't mention. The Mockmill. I've been looking through everything for hours and earlier today I was going to buy the Wondermill then I read more pros and cons and reviews and decided on the Nutrimill. Then after looking more I think I want the Mockmill. Great vid though!

[@DoctorSuezz]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! HAHAHA ... I'm a mill grind geek too. We ended up with the Wonder Mill Junior with the sprocket for the bicycle if needed, we have others as well, like for the electric side of life, but I really like the manuals, I am so serious... especially for corn and beans. My favorite flour is rice or bean for sure!! We have quite the multi cultural family so we all have needs and we also enjoy learning about and learning how to make new things!! You two did a great job on this subject. I think I will sit back and watch again!! Hahaha

[@henryvalero9235]

From Lil Giant I prefer manual mills too. Besides my budget cannot handle both. I have been looking for one that could be set up for a bicycle. Thank you for mentioning that. Perhaps I could find someone to help me with a bike “sprocket” to attach it. I am looking for the best I can find. I have only used coarsely ground red wheat flour for bread. I have never used anything else. But have had problems with buying beans that are so hard they will not cook. So might be interested in a mill that grinds beans. Still, my priority is grinding wheat and using a bicycle. Perhaps you could comment on those two areas, your Wonder Mill Junior or others those that you really like for wheat flour, and those you know of that can connect to bikes? Grinding hard beans would just be a bonus. I do not want loud electric mills that attract attention. Aromas from baking bread might be hazardous enough. My first and only recipe, now lost, made 7 loaves at a time. The woman who helped me record recipe made by “sight” and “feel” and has already passed over. When I made seven loaves at a time I had more bread to share. (I do not care for frozen bread and am allergic to mold. Cannot eat bread that has sat for more than a few days. Though homemade bread usually does not cause such problems.) Thank you in advance.

[@gilamonsta5123]

Bosch kitchen store, oh man that sounds like it was fun! Thanks for the informative video!

[@prepperdan]

Thanks! Curious about power consumption and also the kitchenaid mill attachment

[@AM-pc7gw]

oh my gosh! You guys just saved us so much money. Weve owned a vitamix for years. I don't know why I didn't think that I could make wheat flour with it. I make oat flour quite often! We were planning on buying an electric mill for now and then saving up for a hand crank down the road. We know we need it since power outages are surely coming...thanks SO much you guys!!!!!

[@sherronhardin2127]

Thanks for your comment that got me to thinking. I also own a Vitamix and I'm not crazy about making peanut butter with it but maybe trying the wheat in it would be great for now. I too need to save up for a hand mill. I see the days coming where we will be w/o power. We need to get back to basics and learn how to use manual equipment just in case. But the cost of equipment. Ouch!!! But I'm looking at trying my hand at my Vitamix. 👏👏

[@grt6221]

Thank you so much ! I like this episode a lot ... It's not overwhelming at all ... I find it very relaxing & entertaining watching this last night !

[@baddog9320]

yeah thats something else. Do you all know of somewhere to find more information on wind power. I'm not talking wind turbines for electric. But how to make a wind " engine " I know that wind was used in the past as a power source. Much like water was used. Factories were made from these power sources.

[@derr2438]

I am sooooo glad you did this topic. The question of which mill to buy has been on my mind for decades. No kidding. Decades. Still don't have one! I am looking for manual.

[@veeeschenk]

I have an old K-Tec and I love it. As long as I have the inside gasket clean and the top on securely I don't have any flour flying out. It is still noisy though.

[@jaymelang9610]

Thank you so much for showing us all this! I didn't know a Vitamix could grind grain!!! That's amazing! I'm going to go with the Vitamix as it's a multi-tasker. 👍

[@byupunk01]

I have the BlendTech, and yup it sounds just like a jet engine! I never thought about taking it outside. Thanks for the tip.

[@nomadicprepper3736]

I own the Wonder Junior and a Vitamix.

[@IceFox28]

This is so helpful! I am not ready to get a mill since I am preparing for moving but I do have a vitamix already so this will be a good test before I fully commit to making bread at home.

[@georgetippner7940]

We have a Grain Maker that is made in Montana, it is well made, you can use it manually or you can hook it up to an electric motor.

[@VeganPrepper]

Favorite way to use flour is to make our sourdough bread each week, sometimes twice a week, lol! I have the Country Living Grain Mill and I LOVE it, but yes, you're so right that an electric one would also be nice. I'm so thrilled that the Nutrimill Harvest Stone Grain Mill looks good because it LOOKS SO GOOD. LOL. That's the one I wanted most, but I ended up going with the Country Living for a long-term power outage situation. Now I'm sort of shopping around and I think that will have to be the one. I don't have that extension bar yet for my Country Living mill, so clearly I need to get that. Thank you again for a great video! Interesting to note at this point, with current events, Azure Standard is out of most of the flours again. Thankfully we do have a hefty store of the whole grains, but yeah... grinding it all myself is a workout and a time-suck. So an electric option would be great. I know you can motorize the Country Living mill, but the setup that maintains the warranty is more expensive than another electric mill, so I'm going to pounce on that Nutrimill gorgeousness guilt-free. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

We have three of the vintage three legged ones. One we use and been using for over thirty years and bought it used. It got a lot of use back when the kids were home. I love that thing as it makes the nicest flour. One we inherited from my husband's parents and one we picked up at the DI. That one is like new not like my in laws or ours. It even had the manual with it. We have a hand mill that takes half an hour to get enough for one loaf of bread and a couple odds and ends attachment type mills. Some day we are going to sit down and figure out how to hook one up to a stationary bike so if you know anyone who has done that please let me know. Thanks for the video.

[@elenid7530]

I just saw a video of a man explaining how he hooked his grain mill up to a bicycle. Check it out here on youtube

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

@@elenid7530 Thanks. I will see what I can find out.

[@rochellevandriel6048]

Hey you two! LOVE your videos to help us prep. Are you going to do a video with a manual wheat grinder converted to bicycle power? Would LOVE to see this set up. Thanks for your good work! :)

[@MrThe1234guy]

The Wonder Mill seems to be the best for the money. You can do the whole neighborhoods flower if you had to and in a grid down all you need is a little generator. Very cool thanks for the video

[@mpat23]

Thank you thank you thank you 😊. I have looked at so many different mills and am so confussed. Thus heloed me.

[@fabricdragon]

we have a kitchen aid grain mill already... It was handy, it works, but honestly this is NOT what you want for regular use for more than one person... after a great deal of careful consideration, my husband and i decided our next purchase will be the wonder mill jr. it is functional as a hand mill but can be hooked up to power, or a power drill (or a bicycle!) making it a good choice for a "can only afford one" grain mill. after we save a bit more we will be buying a dedicated power mill as well.

[@tikiiiki]

Thank you so much for making this video, it was exactly what I wanted!

[@low-keyobserver8539]

Just got the country mill. About $700 now. Looking to get the electric motor and peanutbutter add ons.

[@incorectulpolitic]

What is the rotation per minute of the blendtec mill at minute 8:00 ?

[@thebeans7846]

Nice summary and you are definitely happy around all those mills! Favorite use for flour: any and all single serve stove top breads ... haven't figured out how to make a loaf of whole wheat stay soft for more than a day or two and still taste as good as fresh from the oven ... do you have some bread making secrets to maybe share in a video?

[@thebeans7846]

@@TheProvidentPrepper L.O.L.!! I watched the video again and now remember that I pretty much spazzed on the importance of lecithin (which I have but never used) and applesauce (which I use all the time as an oil replacement in cakes) BECAUSE you said you have eleven children ... and my brain just freaked out a bit when you said that (lady from family of 8 here)! Thanks for linking me back to the video!

[@Hayilkasdorf]

Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!!

[@vickiemartinsen8600]

You guys are so cool. Thanks for the demo

[@ericcawith2cs11]

I just got my Nutrimill Classic yesterday, this is perfect timing. I was looking at that exact hand grinder for a backup.

[@AuthorGuy1]

I bought a Jupiter grain and meat grinder over 30 years ago and it finally died last week. Had to replace it with a WaterMill grinder since the Jupiter no longer exists. The Jupiter had the motor in the body, and the actual grind head out the side, so the flour fell out into a bowl or directly into my dough.

[@BellofattoBrews]

Thanks for the video. I have the Nutirmill but need to get a hand powered one.

[@hillbillyprepper3987]

Hi P.P., I love my hand crank multi mill. Best regards, Jarrod

[@loridunivon5219]

I have the nutrimill and I love it! the flour comes out beautifully

[@branned]

My wife has the Wheat Attachment for her Kitchen Aid (electric) and it works great. Our backup is the Country Living Grain Mill with just-in-case kit👍

[@Mary-zj9jz]

just was looking into grain mills, thank you

[@Mary-zj9jz]

Not ready yo buy yet but I add the Victoria grinder to my list

[@jenniexfuller]

Back 2 basics looks very similar to the Victorio or Roots and Branches manual grain mill.

[@kb6lcw99]

Country Living Mills. Love your content!

[@KellyS_77]

Do have a video about bean flour? That sounds fascinating! My answer to the question of the day is: My favorite way to use flour is bread in the breadmaker, homemade tortillas are a close second though.

[@JeriRoberts-5]

I am new to making bread. I read somewhere that grains can be sprouted and then freezedried to make an easy to grind, nutritional flour. Have you experimented with this yet? Thanks for all the great information you share.

[@tmagaruh8543]

I have a Nutri-Mill. It grinds wheat berries really well but sounded rough with corn kernels. Does one seem better with harder kernels?

[@rivershere01]

Omg this came at the right time. I was just looking into this. But yikes, they are expensive

[@svitlanasmall6021]

Thank you for helpful info, question about your wooden Golden Grain Grinder when you grinding on thinner setting is it come out coarse compair to Nutrimill thinner settings? Thank you

[@treemaker2]

I have a BlendTec Kitchen Mill and the only time i have flour everywhere is when i am cleaning it. It never blows flour out in use.

[@lizabesserjones2803]

Was the vitamix container the dry grinding container or just the regular blender container?

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you i have been looking to buy one 😇🙏🏻

[@baddog9320]

I always love you guys. The leman is always out of stock when I check them. I want a handmill that bolts down with 4 bolts. Wish Leman would have more in stock. However, at the beganing of this video you mentioned a store. I may check that out. And I didn't think if it. But I wonder if Utah has a lot more of those items that I can't find. That one finds at Lemans. Utah is a lot closer then Ohio. So, to my question. Since Utah is a above average LDS state. It there a good place to find things like; A good handmill A woodburning range ( not just a stove but oven also) a reel mower with a catcher. ( real push mower with any engine. There are more things, but since LDS are preppers. I wonder if they have stores that have those non electric off grid stuff. And you all are the ones to ask. BTW, I don't want to sound like LDS are Menonites or Quakers..I know they are not. But they are great preppers. And for me having things that work without power is a prepping must.

[@baddog9320]

Ahh. Didn't notice auto corrected somethings. That is supposed to be a mower WITHOUT a motor. That has a catcher. And it was suppost to be a question is Utah had non power items. Through you answered both. FYI I've never been to Utah.

[@jonathannumer5415]

Any hand mill can be mechanized as well.

[@harmanpabla7315]

We use the flour to make wheat or corn tortillas twice daily

[@jillburkett6876]

Thank you so much for showing all the different grinders, I bet that was a job to put together. I guess with all those grinders you never buy flour. Now I just have to figure out which one to purchase. 😳

[@jillburkett6876]

@@TheProvidentPrepper I’ve purchased the wheat berries, and I purchased the KoMo Fidibus 21, now just waiting for them to be delivered. Thank you for all the info in both of those videos. Next I’ll be watching your baking videos can’t wait. I’ve baked a lot of bread just never from real whole wheat, nor did I know you can make flour from beans. I see weight gain in my future.🥖🍞🤣

[@nolacockerham4823]

I have had the Golden Grain grinder for 20 years or more. It makes wonderful cracked wheat for mush and wonderful flour for baking. I love it. I’ve been wondering recently if it is suitable for grinding beans or dent corn. I’d like to branch out but I’m kinda leery about damaging such a valuable and expensive tool. Do you happen to know if. Can do items other than small grains?? Thanks for all your teaching. My husband and I are reading your book together right now. GOOD STUFF!!!

[@marysmith4811]

Why are all these. mills so crazy expensive? I bought on on Amazon, the stainless steel type, that works great for under $100.00. I'm asking a legit question...if there is a hidden reason, please let me know.

[@kitkatkamp7979]

Can u tell me what kind of corn to store for popcorn and to grind into cornbread please?

[@n2rrad]

Thanks for the great video. I have a quick question, could you use a coffee grinder to make flour?

[@susan3200]

Yes

[@anaf.l.1307]

Buscaba un separador para separar la harina del salvado 🙂 gracias

[@incorectulpolitic]

if I want to make flour from 2kg of wheat berries DAILY, which mills do you recommend ?

[@toddchapman9038]

Great video! Will the Wondermill Jr. Deluxe manual grain mill grind dry beans, esp. white/navy beans for bean flour? I think it should be fine but don't want to crack the grinding stones.

[@adelinemarechal5454]

another great video. Do they no longer sell manual and electronic grinders anymore? I would love to have the one attached in your cabinet, first you showed us. I find all the other ones overpriced. My favorite way to use flour is to bake milk bread and madeleines.

[@Growmap]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Could you elaborate on why you prefer that one over a Nutrimill or MockMill?

[@Teresakunath]

Since this video some grinders plate out of stock or super expensive. Any suggestions where to find a Victorio hand crank?

[@sharonchriswell8500]

Great review thanks

[@jeans3490]

What's your opinion on the old wooden box, Magic Mill (made in Utah I think)? Looks similiar to the one in your pantry. Thanks!

[@vickiemartinsen8600]

I have one. It is forty years old. You can make bread with that one because it had a bowl attachment. Mine still works. Love it a lot. It's in my garage. Has to stay outside because it can leak out the dusty flour. Best machine ever

[@jeans3490]

@@vickiemartinsen8600 cool thanks. They look solid and well built.

[@tanyas.3812]

Great video guys. I have the one that sounds like a high pitched jet airplane, and the noise is from stainless steel blades that process the grain to a beautiful fine white flour. I also have an old fashioned hand crank grinder which I hung on to, but was very happy to have the electric one when the time came to do an upgrade. Can you tell us what are the best wheat berries to buy?

[@ragnarmjolnir9654]

Ok, ok. Im thinkin Gilligans Island. Why hasnt Jonathon connected the mill handles to a bicycle wheel? He is an engineer after all and yall have a bunch of peddle power. ( kids & grankids) 😁👍

[@frabjousmonkey7479]

I have actually been researching backup grain mills- perfectly timed video yet again. I have an off topic question that has been on my mind since realllly benefiting from your ‘how to survive a winter power outage’ video. We got prepped at that time with things I never would’ve thought of and had peace of mind in doing so- then Texas happened a month or so later. I know people can stand summer outages a lot better than winter outages but after the last black outs, I have no doubt they will happen again. And again. We used to live in an area where the power was going out at least monthly for several hours. We now live where it gets decently hot in the summer- sometimes to the point of stupid-hot and humid. Do you have any tips on surviving brown or blackouts during heat waves? Thank you so much for all your work and care in getting people prepared.

[@Growmap]

Where I live, I go swimming in the pond to cool off. They make personal fans that run on batteries. And little battery-operated A/Cs that hold water. I don't know how well those gadgets would hold up. The old-fashioned way is to dip a cloth in water and wrap it around your neck. They even make a cloth that contains something that you soak in water and then freeze specifically for that purpose. Cold water would be enough if you couldn't freeze it.

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

This is perfect!!!!! Thank You!!!

[@tammarahighley1040]

Anyone have any experience with the KoMo mill? Hand-powered, made in Austria, stone grinders. I am looking at making a purchase, and haven't been able to find reviews on this...??

[@lmherdz]

Do you know where to buy the the manual handle for the golden grain grinder? Thx

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I do not. It is even hard to find them for sale any more.

[@marge3157]

Great video! Where is the best place to get wheat berries?

[@marge3157]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you, my best bud is LDS. I would attempt WinCo but it's still new in Bend Oregon and the parking lot is to full for me. Living 70 miles out I want to try this.

[@zippyzip9981]

@@TheProvidentPrepper a local friend just gave us 25 #10 cans from LDS store. I’m needing to get a mill so I’m off to watch your video for suggestions.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Wheat Montana used to be best brand, triple cleaned. Otherwise you need to sort your grains, like you do with beans. Monthly Co-ops was where I always got our grains. Mennonite stores will order bulk too.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

I’m going to get a Mockmill! I can’t wait but my wife says I can’t have it until my birthday!

[@margilvale7648]

my grand parents had no electric, power, running water and only a chimenney , but the best was a metate, and molcajete, all grains were done there

[@farmerrog3679]

which one made the best flour??

[@kristiebaker7125]

I have the Country Living and the Nutrimill. Both are great. Favorite use is bread. Love bread! Kris in Orlando

[@shirleydtaylor6846]

Hands down bread would be mine.

[@marygallagher3428]

Interesting video! What do you think of the MockMill?

[@MechelaH]

I have a MockMill and I love it. I keep it on my counter and grind as I need it.

[@Monkchip]

I guess grain grinding is really becoming commonplace since covid. But important as ever, is the storage. Can you show storage options that work for you? I'd really like that 😉 bcuz some of my flours went buggy. Thanks

[@Monkchip]

@@TheProvidentPrepper So helpful. Thanks.

[@suzyjackson5514]

Hi, love your videos! I have a ? I'm diabetic and only bake with almond flour, coconut flour, flax seed and chia seed. Can I freeze dry these flours? Or make my breads and desert than freeze dry?

[@suzyjackson5514]

Thanks for your reply!

[@danbev8542]

You probably freeze your nuts and ground seeds & nut flours, though.

[@terraranch1459]

Great information for me. I am looking and researching these machines, and I so appreciate your video. Hugs❤️

[@futurehomestead1263]

youre kidding! i was just looking up the best kind of grain mill to buy yesterday 😯

[@rhondamarsh4165]

Hi I have the Magic Mill III MODEL100 purchased years ago and has a missing screw on cup --I am trying to find any ideas to reach this company?? Thanks for any help

[@rhondamarsh4165]

Thank you so much! Yes I remember it is very loud!!! but wonderful flour!!!

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Great video guys, love the different types. I have a question, I may be buying a Vintage Mix & Mill wheat and grain grinder with attached dough mixing bowl, made in Provo, but it's old and the company is out of business, and the owner was given this and never used it, and they are asking $250. Do you have anyone that can give me a read on this and is it a good deal if it works. I guess it also has a hand crank in case there is no power, Thank you

[@ALPHAJACK78]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you anything will be much appreciated, I just got an email from the seller and she will sell it for $150 now that sweetens the deal.

[@christopherkeillor9728]

I am off grid no electricity is there hand crank grinder with the right attachments grind meet, green, and coffee type materials?

[@ghostyty3071]

Hello Christopher, for me, I bought the Victoria Hand Grain Mill at Amazon ($43.99) check out the description there it grinds seeds, nuts, coconut, spices, dried beans, cooked meats etc.... and I'm planning on getting the Wonder Mill Junior Deluxe at Amazon it grinds all wheats.... they are hand crank. I would like a electric one but only can afford one or the other.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Meat grinder is separate thing from a grain mill, and coffee mill is separate too

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

There are hand crank coffee mills on Amazon and of course the little electric ones in the coffee maker section at Walmart. These are also good for herbs and spice grinding.

[@lilyyuan8901]

For beans, are they dry or fresh beans?

[@berrypatch5583]

Which would you pick...nutrimill classic or mock mill 100? I am blessed to get one and am having a hard time deciding.

[@berrypatch5583]

@@TheProvidentPrepper thank you for replying. I decided on the Mockmill because of the biblical nutritionist and a few other channels. They had the classic and still upgraded to the Mockmill...so I went with it for just a bit more than the other.

[@tonymatthews445]

I think I'd prefer the exercise of a manual - less noise and seems like less cleaning up. Favourite flour use? - Toad in the hole

[@tonymatthews445]

@@TheProvidentPrepper lol, I did wonder if toad in the hole was even a thing over there. Its good with roast potatoes and baked beans - or vegetables and gravy

[@bugoutbubba3912]

HEY, people, PAY ATTENTION, this is what REAL PREPAREDNESS looks like.

[@truthseekertoday2377]

Pizza bread. Nutrimill I love.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

good video

[@ravenmoon1165]

Glad I have a vitamix already.

[@PaprikaPauline]

Not being a hater but must be nice to have so many, I can't afford 1

[@sharonmorton6734]

yOU PUT so much INFO INTO YOUR 20 MIN VIDEOS. ALWAYS HAVE TO VIEW 2-3 TIMES TO GET IT ALL

[@sharonmorton6734]

@@TheProvidentPrepper It is!

[@g-whiz286]

So you really didn't do anything to help 'select' a mill. You showed us a bunch of different types, but that was it. How does it grind? between two steel plates? between two stones? What about impact grinders? Which one makes the finest flour? What is their throughput? You touched on noise and cost. Sure they all make flour but I've seen some that the best they can do is closer to cream of wheat consistency rather than flour. Why can't I run an oily grain through an impact grinder? What is an oily grain? I'll give you an example: I have a (German?) made burr mill that attaches to my KithenAid mixer. It is very good at cracking large, extremely hard grain such whole feed corn. However, it sucks at making fine flour. It also makes great nut butters. On the other hand, my Nutrimill impact grinder makes great fine flour and that's it, but is noisy and finnicky about what it gets. It's a pain to clean. The grain must be rather small and extremely dry. The control on the front makes no noticeable difference on the final product to me.

[@susantaylor8507]

You have alot of grain mills

[@daniellewoodward4728]

To make bread, cookies and pizza

[@susantaylor8507]

Oh I need a cheap hand grinder I can't even afford 300

[@patricke170]

Hahahaha that airplane for sure will wreck your ears! Is that why you guys talk real loud now ? 😉

[@patricke170]

@@TheProvidentPrepper 🤣🤣🤣