Why I freshly mill my flour.. AND WHY YOU SHOULD TOO! 

This is an excellent question. I might put together a video about this. Yes freshly milled flour can be used in place of all purpose flour. However, the weight is different. Store bought AP has been packed down in its packaging and is very dense. Freshly milled flour is light and fluffy. You need a kitchen scale to weigh your flour versus simply scooping out cups. I know that sounds annoying but this small adjustment is so worth the health benefits! Bread flour is called that because it is a type of flour better suited to making bread products. In the freshly milled world that is called “hard wheat”. There are tons of different types of wheat berries out there and they all bring different qualities to the table. Hard red and hard white will have the highest protein content and that makes these best suited for bread. Soft white is lower in protein and better for cookies, pastries, etc.

I bought Bob's red mill all purpose unbleached flour for all my baking. Is this a healthful one? I think it is?

@@deeb8733yes, especially if you get their organic unbleached all purpose. That’s one of the brands I purchase.

Yes please make a video about how to substitute fresh milled flour. And how it behaves differently if you have that knowledge. I just got my first delivery of wheat berries from Azure today!

@@taylortisaacthis may be helpful! Congratulations on your new journey 🤩 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rnjwNhDU5Is.htmlsi=7tT0n91NJ9O8bvRD

Yes agree!!! I’m glad you’re sharing this info with others as well.

Thank you so much! By the way, Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my absolute favorite verses. Thank you for sharing!

COMPLETELY ABSURD! I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s absolutely outraged. I’m so excited for you! Let me know when you get one 😁

YAY! This has made me very happy. Congratulations! I wish you all the health and happiness throughout your freshly milled journey 🤗

I really want that cookbook! It’s on the list for future purchases.

I wish Sue would address sourdough baking. I’m trying to up the fermented foods I eat.

Wow, what a compliment! Thank you!

Yes I’m so glad you have learned this information and are making positive changes for your family!

AHHHHH YAY TONYA!! I am SO EXCITED for you to embark on this journey! Also, thanks for the heads up! I put out an announcement on my Instagram story with links so others will know about this deal!

@tonyapenelton7178 What a great deal on your Nutrimill…!!! I have been using a coffee grinder until I could afford a mill. I just ordered a Mock Mill but it’s back ordered everywhere. Germany will be shipping them out soon. Hopefully I’ll get mine by the end of this month. It was free shipping, no tax in January and I got 10% off. I thought I had a good deal and you got yours for $179! Good for you! I was told I had celiac by my doctor and never had any symptoms. I have an autoimmune disease and have been convinced for years that our food was contaminated. Feel great one day and bad the next. My first loaf wasn’t bad. And looking forward to learning more every time. Sue Becker’s videos are amazing! Sorry…. I can go on too long. It’s exciting…. All the best to you…

@@faithandarrowhomesteadI just found your channel and you have a new subscriber! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Looking forward to watching all your videos. Praying for you trying to have a baby! So happy you’re giving it a better chance at a healthy life. God bless you! ❤

@@TooStinkinFine​​⁠wow thank you SO much!! ❤️

I ordered the Nutrimill during the sale. Before that I used my Vitamix. Blender and it works amazingly. My Nutrimill said corn is fine. It's on the list. If the stones wear out, they are easy to replace and inexpensive.

🥹 Wow! Your comment gave me chill bumps. I am SO GLAD your daughter has improved so much! Is she walking again? And thank you for the pregnancy prayers!!

Thank you so much!!

Amen!!

Oh great!! I’m so glad to hear it. Here are some recipes to get you started :) faithandarrowhomestead.com/freshly-milled-bread-bowls/ faithandarrowhomestead.com/freshly-milled-sourdough-drop-biscuits/

Honestly it’s good to have a hand crank mill. It’s on my list to acquire just to have in case. I’m so glad your eyes have been opened and you’re on this journey!

Absolutely!! So many just don’t know. God bless you as well!

Oh my gosh, this makes my heart so happy! It sounds like our journeys have been similar. God bless you as you continue down this new path!

Thank you so much for subscribing, Joyce! I’m so glad you’ve started down this journey. It’s incredibly fulfilling.

Thank you so much, Brittany! Good luck I hope you can get a mill!

Thank you so much!!

Yes AMAZING!!

Yes I love this!! I’m so glad you’re here. Check out the last two videos I just uploaded. We are always learning new skills around here! Best of luck on your journey. Let me know if you ever have any questions.

YES! Let’s just keep talking about it and keep spreading the word. More and more people will become interested in this the more our food system degrades.

I am also glad to see more availability for quality products!

Thank you so much for sharing!

Thank you, Shirley!

Wow thank you! I am SO glad you benefitted from this information. No baby yet but hopefully someday! Be blessed both of you ❤️

Thank you!!

Thank you!! I’m so glad you’re here! Best of luck on your milling journey!

Haha! Thank you for the support! Yes you know a lot about this. I’m trying to spread those facts!

There is unbleached flour. And there are healthier flours available, but nothing is as good as home ground.

Great job!!

Eating better definitely helps! Good luck on your journey!

Great!! Yes keep saving. I took back bottles and cans even to be able to get mine! You got this 😁

Deanna you have blessed me today! Thank you so much for your encouraging feedback. It’s good you have a hand crank mill just in case you can’t use the electric for whatever reason. I will be purchasing a hang crank in the near feature. It’s great to have both!

I do believe it may affect quality but I think the effect may be negligible. However, I am planning on purchasing a hand crank mill anyway just to be prepared in case we can’t use the electric one for whatever reason.

That made me LOL! Nice little pun 😂 And thank you very much!!

WOAH!! That’s crazy! I think I paid around $350 for it, which was still so much money for me. $700 is nuts! I APPLAUD you for still milling your grain even though it’s so much work. That’s commitment!

You know, over ten years ago, God showed me to cook everything at home, and I also grow micro greens and do germination of grains and seeds :) Thank you kindly! @@faithandarrowhomestead

@@krzchriscraft3914isn’t it absolutely amazing how present God is in these skills and tasks? It’s a reminder to me that these things are important and can be used to glorify Him.

I’m so jealous you were able to go to Bread Beckers in person!!

Welcome, Heather! I’m happy you’re here! This isn’t the only thing I’m passionate about 😜

Great!! Nutrimill is having a sale right now.

I like that thank you!

Amazon reviews kept me from getting the kitchen aid attachment.. did you get the kitchen aid attachment or the mockmil one? Is it getting you good results?

@@RedBeardDevelopment I have the Kitchen aid attachment and have used it many times so far. It works great. I have it set for the finest grind and go at half speed.

I’m so glad this ended up in front of you! You’ll love it. I feel so empowered every time I use it.

I am VERY fortunate to have learned all of this before having any of my children. I recognize that and praise God for it. You can still make them yummy freshly milled treats :) And for any grand babies as well!

It’s funny you say that. I ate terribly this weekend because we had multiple get togethers and I have felt so terrible!! It’s crazy the difference in how I feel when eat well versus eat bad.

Thank you!!

Hello! Thank you so much for commenting. Not pregnant yet but I have faith! I’m so proud of you for not just desiring a change but MAKING a change! You and your family will be so happy you did. God bless!

Thank you for subscribing! Please check out some of my other videos, I have a lot of health related content. I definitely encourage you to try freshly milling your flour and see how your body feels.

I have a goiter too as part of Graves disease. Within the last month I've started milling my own flour - making all bread and pasta from scratch this way. I hope you heal soon. Take care.

Thank you!!

I hope so too ❤️

Oh jeeze don’t get me started on the water supply. It can be very overwhelming when you start to discover these various things.

😟 oh my gosh! That’s crazy!

Thank you so much!

That’s exactly right!

Very interesting! That makes sense.

People seem to really be resonating with my rage! 😂🤗 Welcome to my channel, I’m so happy to have you!

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re here!

Thank you!

You’re sweet! Thank you :)

Thanks for watching :)

Wow thank you!!

That helps me immensely, Amy! Thank you so much!!

Thank you!

YAY! Congratulations!

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I COMPLETELY agree!!

Thank you!!

🥹 This made me tear up. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Yes I will absolutely do that! I do all of my filming on Wednesday and Thursday, so I will film that this week but it likely won’t go up until next week. Keep an eye out :)

@@faithandarrowhomestead can’t wait! 🤗🤎

Great!! I’m loving hearing from so many others who mill their flour.

Thank you :) No actually I haven’t dabbled in that yet. I understand a bit of the science behind it but haven’t tried it.

Awh yay!!

Haha! Thank you so much!!

Yes you can!

I’m glad you feel I delivered this information well! Unfortunately the mill I chose is very expensive. I got mine on a holiday sale. Wait until Black Friday if you’re interested in the same one! Otherwise there may be other more affordable models.

True and depending on which type it can’t be heated either. Which is what most people do with seed oils, heat them.

I am passionate about sharing information like this!

Well I’m sure they make a lot more money due to the white flour being more shelf stable.

@@faithandarrowhomestead i think its consumer driven, like the ⅓lb burger selling worse than ¼lb burger because too many buyers though ⅓lb was LESS meat. They will acquiesce to the dumb consumer, even if it's a worst deal overall

You’d have to do your research into each individual mill. I’m not sure specifically.

Oh wow that’s amazing!

Wow I had not heard I can store freshly milled flour in the freezer! Thank you.

​@@faithandarrowhomestead It's OK for about 3 months in freezer. But I only put any leftovers in there. Which isn't usually more than a half cup or less at a time. God bless you!

Wow that is dedication!

Wheat berries are often sold in larger quantities because less people purchase them. You can purchase processed flour in all sorts of shapes and sizes because that’s what the mass majority are looking for. Also, the wheat berry itself is two products in one. When they process it into white flour, the bran and germ are sold as a separate product. If a company is just selling the wheat berry whole, they’re making less money on it overall. That may contribute to the price difference.

@@faithandarrowhomestead Ok, that makes sense. BTW I've been a big Dave Ramsey fan for the last 25 years and attribute my success to the biblical principles he teaches. You won't regret it.

@@edthenomadtrucker8321I LOVE Dave Ramsey!

I order mine online from Azure Standard but if you don’t have an Azure drop near you, you can also purchase them from Country Life Foods and have them delivered to you. I’ll include links for both. Azure: www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=6c083a70aa Country Life: countrylifefoods.com/?ref=faithandarrow

@@faithandarrowhomestead thanks, I will check it out

And you as well ❤️

No such thing as stupid questions with this kind of thing! Yes, it is literally that easy! I put whatever bowl I need the flour in under the spout, and grind away! I don’t have an exact number for you as far as time, but you want to use it ASAP. Grind it as you need it, don’t pre-grind a bunch of flour and try to store it.

@@faithandarrowhomestead thanks so much!! Have a great day!

@@amycanon9919 Asked my wife about storage since she is the one that does the grinding. I grow it and she cooks it. She said it last a day or two at room temperature, but will last a week if kept in the fridge. Really you get use to knowing how much you need and grinding it fresh. The oils go rancid pretty fast. But the grains will last for years.

​@@faithandarrowhomesteadI grind as much as I will use right away. If you have any left over, Sue Becker said it will keep its nutrients in the freezer for up to 6 months.

I’m glad you asked about this because I think the only thing I really noticed was a more regular healthy bathroom routine (#2 specifically) and my blood sugar is more balanced. I don’t feel hangry anymore. I hear all these stories about peoples lives being changed and it wasn’t that dramatic for me. But I’m curious, how is the rest of your diet? I’m also a huge advocate for cutting out seed oils and I started there. That was a NIGHT AND DAY difference in my health. I lost weight, my migraines completely went away, I was able to come off my anxiety medicine and haven’t had any panic attacks, I feel so much more… alive and awake. Real bread has continued to help me and improve my health but the seed oils is what changed my life. Here’s a video on seed oils if you don’t know what I’m talking about. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1cyGj8_8NAA.htmlsi=-iAyzYHfA0EbCLdJ

@@faithandarrowhomestead Thx for replying, n I will check out the video! The only store bought oil i use is a good olive oil. Other than that, it's either butter or our own beef tallow n pork lard. More washroom breaks, yes, for sure:) Maybe we have not been at it long enough to notice the xtra energy I was hoping for.

@@snoopypeanut8938that is always the reply I get from people when I bring up seed oils. Unfortunately seed oils are in EVERYTHING. I have decided to cut them out completely because I am on a pregnancy journey but that is very extreme. Once you discover just how much seed oil you are consuming, it will change your life. And yes keep at the freshly milled flour. It will make a difference in the end.

Great question! Definitely seek out organic grains. I purchase my organic grains from azure standard.

@@faithandarrowhomestead thank you for replying my question. Yeah I will!

I have another video that may help you with some of these questions :) Freshly Milled Flour Facts for Beginners ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rnjwNhDU5Is.html

@@faithandarrowhomestead great, I will check out, thank you!

The same could be said for absolutely everything we consume. That’s a whole separate topic. The health benefits of freshly milled versus conventional white flour doesn’t change. Even if you do start with a wheat berry that is nutritionally diminished compared to what it would have been 50-100 years ago, the fact remains that processing it to get white flour strips away whatever nutritional benefit may have been present.

I hope we can be in the same room together someday! I would love to meet you both ❤️

I feel this! After my mom had cancer I did a lot of research and I’m horrified by the lies, or more like greed and profit, behind what’s in some of the stuff we consume and when it started. I was cheering when you brought up fluoride in toothpaste. We’re being poisoned all the time.

Yes, I have a few on my website. Bread bowls: faithandarrowhomestead.com/freshly-milled-bread-bowls/#recipe Drop Biscuits: faithandarrowhomestead.com/freshly-milled-sourdough-drop-biscuits/ And then I have a few more that are also sourdough but I don’t know if you do sourdough baking. Feel free to peruse around my website 🤗

​@@faithandarrowhomesteadI've heard some mills heat the flour too much during the process. Is that a thing? A few mills that you recommend?