The harvest has come in, the grains have been cleaned, but the work is far from done. Next comes the grinding of the grain. Only in this form is it possible to process the harvested harvest into bread. Have you harvested your own grain for the first time and are therefore still inexperienced in the field? Don't worry, in these articles you will find all the information you need to successfully make bread.
Why should you grind your own grain?
Grinding grain is worth it because home-milled flour contains more fiber and vitamins, is safe for allergy sufferers and can be dosed as needed. A grain mill is necessary to turn dry grains into flour.
Is it worth the effort?
Of course, grinding the grain takes a bit of effort. But you should definitely take the time, because even ground grain has many advantages: Whole grain products are considered he althier than wheat flour. Since the shell of the grain is retained during processing, the baked goods contain more nutrients and vitamins. Since wheat is the most commonly grown grain in Germany, the flour is particularly inexpensive. In order to keep production costs as low as possible, many manufacturers mix wheat flour into even the industrial bread from the supermarket, which is declared as a whole grain product. However, if you grind your grain yourself, you can be sure that you will receive a complete, pure end product.
This is particularly relevant for people with gluten intolerance. If you cannot tolerate the gluten protein, there should be no traces of those grains that contain gluten in your flour. You can now also purchase allergy-friendly flour in stores, but there is always the risk that flour containing gluten has previously been processed in the mill. Leftovers could mix with your grain.
Another advantage of grinding your own is the precise dosage. You usually only need small amounts to thicken sauces. With your own mill you can produce your flour according to your needs. If there is something left over, read on this page how best to store your grain. All in all, self-milled flour contains much more fiber and vitamins. Not only is it he althier, but it also tastes much better.
Instructions
In order to grind your grain yourself, you need a mill. Depending on the desired functions, these are available in almost all price ranges. You should pay attention to the following things:
- The grain must be sufficiently dry.
- You can clean a clogged grinder by running rice through the grinder. This removes the water.
- Afterwards you have to clean the mill with a dry(!) brush.
Tip
Another way to process grains is to germinate the grains.
