Has anyone tried using this as a grain mill? Wondering if I could buy wheat berries and grind my own flour.
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I'm not familiar with the texture of wheat berries. the only process similar that I've done is make almond milk, HOWEVER, it did NOT fully fine chop the almonds. Keep in mind, Almonds are very hard nuts so that may have played an important part in the end result. Just a suggestion, why not use the simple hand mill/coffee grinder (much more economical). They usually run about $15-$35 Good Luck!
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Hi CatYou are very welcome!!! Let me know how it goes with the Ninja. Unfortunately I had to return mine to the store because after trying mix/blending dough for bread, I think it degraded the motor because it didn't seem as powerful anymore. Anyway, good luck!
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I'm not familiar with the texture of wheat berries. the only process similar that I've done is make almond milk, HOWEVER, it did NOT fully fine chop the almonds. Keep in mind, Almonds are very hard nuts so that may have played an important part in the end result. Just a suggestion, why not use the simple hand mill/coffee grinder (much more economical). They usually run about $15-$35Good Luck!
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I would not try it as it is for grains and will not work on chunks or pieces. It would probably ruin the micronizing blades. Use a food processor for that or a blender. That should make better flour.
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I have only cooked it as a cereal or side dish, but it would be a good idea to grind it and add it to my mixtures of pancake and bread mix, however,no more than a third of the buckwheat to reg flour for starters.It would be a little darker.
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Yes Sanjay, that is exactly my predicament at this moment, as both kind of materials i.e metal and stone may leave residuals. So i am unable to make sure which grain mill to go with. So far i am sure i won't buy anything with Corundum. May be "Basalt in Magnesite" as used on those Schnitzer grain mills may be worth researching. If you come across some other solution then please share.
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It is not well made, so I doubt it would make good flour. I do know that there are other mills that would do the job better.
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I purchased this attachment for that purpose, and I DON'T RECOMMEND IT! We are a family of Celic Disease sufferers, so in order to cut costs on grains/flours, I buy many items in bulk and grind them. This thing will NOT work for that. Nor will it work for nuts. The grain/nut paste gets caught in the grinder and cannot push it through the faceplate quickly enough. It ends up pushing the plastic ring casing off its mount and can even snap it. I worried it was also going to burn out the motor. It's really just a disaster.If you are interested in grinding those items, I REALLY recommend investing in a good burr grinder. I have had the best luck with them in grinding grain. I purchased this attachment for that purpose, and I DON'T RECOMMEND IT! We are a family of Celic Disease sufferers, so in order to cut costs on grains/flours, I buy many items in bulk and grind them. This thing will NOT work for that. Nor will it work for nuts. The grain/nut paste gets caught in the grinder and cannot push it through the faceplate quickly enough. It ends up pushing the plastic ring casing off its mount and can even snap it. I worried it was also going to burn out the motor. It's really just a disaster.If you are interested in grinding those items, I... » Read More I purchased this attachment for that purpose, and I DON'T RECOMMEND IT! We are a family of Celic Disease sufferers, so in order to cut costs on grains/flours, I buy many items in bulk and grind them. This thing will NOT work for that. Nor will it work for nuts. The grain/nut paste gets caught in the grinder and cannot push it through the faceplate quickly enough. It ends up pushing the plastic ring casing off its mount and can even snap it. I worried it was also going to burn out the motor. It's really just a disaster.If you are interested in grinding those items, I REALLY recommend investing in a good burr grinder. I have had the best luck with them in grinding grain. « Show Less
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No, it makes it very fine like flour. If you just want to crack grains I suggest trying a food processor on "pulse".
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Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14... » Read More Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! « Show Less
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would this work for milling grains into wheat as well? looking to buy one that will work for hops for making beer but also grains for making breads, cookies, etc.
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Sindu-what mill did you finally buy? Are you satisfied with it? I am looking at a mill to grind millets in- we use it more than flour& I would rather make small fresh batches.
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The grain mill has two knobs that control motor speed and feed rate. Even at the lowest motor speed and highest feed rate, you are getting a very coarse flour. This is not coarse enough for cracked wheat. The small mill (chopper) would do the job. Just use short bursts until it's the right consistency.
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I have not done it myself, but you should be able to. The manual says it is fine. I have no trouble with wheat berries or dent corn, so rice should be no problem.
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Yes I've used mine for several years and grind almost solely sprouted wheat. Never had an issue.
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Yes, indeed. I just got through milling a cup of flour, so less than that in grain. It is so nice and easy to have nutritious flour any time!
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My experience says "no". I've tried, and it takes many, many turns of the device to get a very small amount of whatever I'm grinding, then what I have is almost as fine as flour. But others seems to have much better success. I kept it because I don't have the energy to return it, plus it's very pretty. Silly, but true. Pretty useless, and pretty but useless.
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Its a stone mill, used for any dried grain. Tapioca is a little to hard to use in it but other than that I havent found a dried grain that I couldnt turn into flour with it. It is LOUD though and you have to put small amounts in at a time with some of the harder grains to get a decent speed. Dont use any moist items, like nuts or undried herbs in it. I really enjoy having it and highly recommend it but some people dont realize how loud a stone mill is so just be aware.
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Not very well. I made raspberry jam with it last month and found a lot of seeds got through the finest disc. I had to put the puree through a wire mesh sieve after the food mill. But - I did not heat them first and realize now I should have; it may have helped. The smallest screen though, has holes that the seeds can fit through.