Deluxe Grain Mill, small, Silver, VKP1024
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In general, you should dump the first two cups of ground wheat (or whatever you grind) to ensure that the metal filings are removed. That holds true for any metal grinder.
I don't think there's any reason why it shouldn't be done. It's not as tough as grains. That's an excellent idea. I've been considering dehydrating homemade dog food, and grinding it would save even more space! This is capable of handling even the most abrasive whole wheat berries. With the motor attachment, I was able to run mine for over an hour. I chose this one because I can grind by hand if the power goes out. I make fantastic breads on the woodstove. I do it even if the electricity is on! Make certain you understand that the motor will only fit in this deluxe. I understand that wasn't your question. The motor, on the other hand, is well worth the investment. br>I only have one minor complaint about this wheat grinder. This isn't a major issue. However, it's possible that the same is true for vegetables. When you're getting close to the end of what's in the hopper, sometimes (with the motor turned off! I think I'll have to push the stuff down a little bit more. It appears that the hopper is being pushed by the weight of more items in it. Hand grinding isn't as much of a problem, but it could be. I use a skewer to poke the stuff down, and it starts working again for the duration of what's left in it. Very sturdy, very good; I use it on the fine setting, and it produces good fine powder.
We've never bought anything from the store before. I'm unable to compare the two because they were purchased separately. We grind brown rice on a regular basis for the kids' cream of rice cereal. It doesn't need to be sifted, and it's smooth enough that all six of them enjoy it. I occasionally grind white rice and use it as a soup thickener, which also works well. Rice is very easy to grind in this grinder, so if you use a lot of ground rice, this would be an excellent choice.
I use my mill to grind wheat into bread flour. Unlike packet flour, which is dense, this flour is light and fluffy. Although I've never used an electric wheat grinder, the grinding process is fundamentally the same; the only difference is the power source. Although the Victorio mill can be equipped with an electric motor, the grinding process is the same whether it is manual or electric. I only bake one loaf at a time, but if you want to make a large batch of bread at once, an electric grinder would be a good investment.
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I ran two cups of plain white rice through the mill after wiping down and assembling the necessary parts according to the instructions to ensure that any metal shavings were removed. (I didn't notice any, but it's a good idea to be safe. ) I fine-tuned the grind to the best of my ability. A few grains remained below the hopper that I couldn't persuade to enter the grinder, so I poured them out and double-checked the mechanism. When I first ground wheat, I was able to fine-tune the mill to produce even finer flour. Despite the fact that the manual mill is a bit of a workout, especially for someone out of shape like me, I had enough flour for two loaves of bread with some to spare in about twenty minutes, somewhere between six and seven cups (again, some grains and a small amount of flour remained caught between the hopper and the grinder-grinder). Perhaps a teaspoon or so in total. I made the bread with hard white wheat, and it turned out to be delicious. My recipe may need some tweaking to achieve the desired rising consistency, but the flour is as fine as or better than any packaged flour I've purchased, and the flavor is well worth any adjustments I make. I especially appreciate the fact that, while this mill comes with an electric motor, I can also use my own power. Adding the help of children or grandchildren would make the job even easier, though I must admit that I enjoyed the effort and am looking forward to burning off some of those bread calories!.
The first time I used it (to clean the bur plates of any manufacturing debris), it ground rice into flour, but the drive shaft mulched its threads into the bur cone when I tried to make polenta with it. This came as a surprise to me, as I had previously relied on older and less expensive mills from friends or relatives. Polenta is the cause of death. Not recommended with a score of 0 out of 10.
The reviewers who make it sound easy must be Lake Wobegon's study women, because this is HARD! I immediately ordered the motor after using it the first time. I kept switching hands and ended up injuring my right arm, which required the use of a brace. As I iced my arm, I tried to figure out how these other Amazon reviewers did it. Then I had the brilliant idea of displaying it on one of my pantry shelves. I realized that because the shelf was about chest height, I could grind with my entire body. I decided to cancel the motor order. This is my new workout routine, and I'm not kidding. I switch between right hand, left hand, both hands, whole body right knee bent, whole body left knee bent, and squats while listening to music. I make my own bread, and it takes me 21 minutes to grind it. By the end of my 21-minute intense grinding workout, I've only gotten 3 cups. Despite my efforts to change my eating habits, I had been steadily gaining weight. I started losing weight for the first time in months, and I'm pretty sure it's because of my new gym. I'm referring to a grain mill. If you're picturing yourself at the table, leisurely grinding grain for your morning pancakes, you're mistaken (unless you're a tough Lake Wobegon woman). Look no further if you're looking for a high-intensity workout as well as fine fresh flour. This machine is yours.
I have a few mills, and this one grinds whole white wheat (gold) into a bread-like consistency. fine flour with a short break-in period during the time period The first grinds were discarded, as is customary with any mill. The burrs, unlike those found in other mills, are made of stainless steel. You load the hopper with whole grain, adjust the dial to fine, and crank instead of making multiple passes. Although it is slower than most mills, it requires less regrinding. This mill is also easier to turn and less noisy than others. Nixtamal (lime-treated damp corn) should not be used in this recipe. The Nixtamal would not feed properly into the burrs if they were dry grains. br>br>The dial has a tendency to wander, which is my only complaint so far. The dial could be held in place with a set screw or wing nut. To keep track of its location, I used a sharpie to mark the dial and body. Keep an eye out for the plastic components. Make sure they aren't washed down the drain. I've had good experiences with Victorio's customer service so far, and I'm confident that they'll provide replacements.
Wheat berries frequently clog the narrow grinding chute, which necessitates stirring the berry load to break up the jam. To keep the berries stirred, I bury the brush end of an electric toothbrush in the hopper's bottom. Even then, there are traffic jams, but they aren't as bad. I'm thinking about replacing my toothbrush with a vibrating adult toy. Iknow.
I was finally able to get the grain mill out of the cupboard. I need to use up some of the whole wheat flour I have on hand, so the initial cleaning is simple: just wipe down all of the components. I reassembled it and milled 2 cups of grain with it. It pains me to discard this, but any metal shavings must be removed. However, it demonstrated how delicious the flour will be. I measured it against the whole wheat flour I had purchased. I'm not sure what the difference is. It takes a little time to crank, but it's not difficult; however, the plastic handle on the crank comes off, so I'm only giving it four stars. It can be put back on, but I'm not sure how long it will last. br>NOTE: THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED. I've already used the grain mill a few times. First and foremost, I want to state unequivocally that I will not return to the pre-war period. If I can avoid it, I'll use ground flour. It's worth the effort to grind your flour as you go because it makes such a difference. Let's move on to this section. There are a few things to consider before making a purchase. The plastic handle is easy to lose, the foot has a hard time keeping the grinder on the counter, and grinding by hand is time consuming. Having said that, the flour produced is of excellent quality. The fact that it takes time and effort can be considered gym time, and I'm finding that having a connection to the ingredients in the recipe makes me appreciate the end result even more. I raise milking goats and egg-laying chickens. I live next to a wheat field, but I can't go out and pick some, so I have to make do with what I have. I grind my own flour. Overall, I would recommend this grain mill due to its low cost.
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