
A grain mill is used to grind down whole grains into fine flour for baking. Grain mills have increased in popularity over the years as more people have discovered organic lifestyles. Using a grain mill lets the consumer create flour from the source with no additives. Grain mills can grind a variety of whole grains, though some are more versatile than others. Follow manufacturers' recommendations carefully before grinding anything other than whole grain.
The grain mill is simple in design and typically has a hopper where the grain is funneled down into the grinding stones or speed auger. Manual grain mills use a hand crank to turn two stone plates, grinding the grain into powder. High-speed electric models often use a series of grinding blades augers to produce the flour.
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