what i use
this is everything i use to mill and bake the recipes on this site. not sure where to start? take the mill quiz.
heads up: i work at nutrimill, which sells the mills, mixers and scale on this page, so i'm not a neutral reviewer. i'm also a palouse brand affiliate (i don't work there). the links below are affiliate links, so i earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. all opinions are my own. full disclosure.
$20 off nutrimill
works on the artiste, impact, classic and bosch universal plus. the harvest isn't included. start from my link and it comes off automatically, or enter the code at checkout.
recipeboxdiaries
my everyday setup
behind every recipe on this site.
my mill
nutrimill harvest grain mill
$499
a stone mill that goes from cracked grain to super fine flour with one dial. pretty enough to live on the counter, so i actually use it.
- corundum stones, 450 watt motor
- wheat, rice, lentils, beans
- not covered by the $20 code
my mixer
nutrimill artiste stand mixer
$299
every dough on this site was mixed in this. bottom drive, so it handles heavy whole grain dough and takes up less counter space.
- 6.5 quart bowl
- up to 8 pounds of dough
- $20 off with the code
my most used tool
nutrimill large kitchen scale
$24.95
most recipes here are in grams, because a cup of fresh milled flour varies a lot depending on how you scoop it.
- fits a full mixing bowl
- grams and ounces
beginner affordable mill, i also own this one
easiest way in
nutrimill impact grain mill
$249
the easiest way to start milling. compact, quieter than older high speed mills, and built around bread flour.
- high speed impact mill
- smaller batches, made for a household
- $20 off with the code
the ones i grew up on
built for big batches. both still in my mom's kitchen.
heavy duty mixer
bosch universal plus, white
$499
the big-batch version of the artiste. my mom has had hers for decades and still uses it every week.
- 6.5 quart bowl, bottom drive
- up to 14 pounds of dough or 34 dozen cookies
- $20 off with the code
bulk milling
nutrimill classic grain mill
$329
the mill i grew up with. fast, loud, and made for big families, cottage bakeries and market bread.
- high speed impact mill, 1 3/4 horsepower
- up to 20 cups of flour at a time
- $20 off with the code
where i get my grains
wheat berries + whole grains
palouse brand
a mill needs something to put through it. palouse brand is where i shop for my whole grains.
- code recipeboxdiaries: 10% off orders of $75+
- separate from the nutrimill code
compare them side by side
pick any two.
which grain mill is right for you?
what are you baking?
the nutrimill impact, $249
built around bread flour, compact and quieter. the easiest way to find out if you love milling.
the nutrimill harvest, $499
the one i chose for my kitchen. one dial covers bread flour, pastry flour, gluten free flours and beans. the $20 code doesn't cover it.
the nutrimill classic, $329
up to 20 cups of flour at a time, and fast. the workhorse for big households and cottage bakeries. it's loud, but only for a few minutes.
which stand mixer is right for you?
what's the biggest batch you'll realistically make?
the nutrimill artiste, $299
handles up to 8 pounds of dough and is just as happy with a small batch. it's the one on my counter.
still the artiste, $299
8 pounds of dough covers four loaves comfortably. if you end up doubling everything later, that's when the universal plus makes sense.
the bosch universal plus, $499
14 pounds of dough, 34 dozen cookies, four speeds and a pulse. at your volume it's the right tool.
questions i get a lot
do i really need a grain mill to bake with fresh milled flour?
for truly fresh flour, yes. store-bought whole wheat has usually sat for months, and the oils in the germ go rancid, which is why it can taste bitter. but don't wait on a mill to start baking. grab a bag of flour and make something tonight.
what's the difference between a stone mill and an impact mill?
a stone mill like the harvest grinds between two stones and dials anywhere from cracked grain to ultra fine. an impact mill like the classic or impact throws grain against spinning stainless heads: faster and better for volume, with less range at the coarse end.
nutrimill classic vs impact, which one should i get?
the classic is bigger, faster and mills up to 20 cups at a time. the impact is smaller, quieter, cheaper and built around bread flour. big family or bakery: classic. your own loaves: impact.
are grain mills loud?
high speed mills are. the classic is the loudest, but only runs a couple of minutes. the impact is gentler, and the harvest is the calmest because stone milling runs slower.
can i mill gluten free flours at home?
yes. rice, sorghum, buckwheat, oats, lentils, chickpeas and black beans all work, as long as they're dry and not oily. the harvest handles these best because it goes ultra fine.
do i need a special mixer for fresh milled dough?
a sturdy one helps. whole grain dough is heavier and thirstier, and a bottom drive mixer like the artiste or universal plus puts its power right under the bowl.
what does the $20 off work on?
the artiste, bosch universal plus, classic and impact. not the harvest. start from my link and it comes off automatically, or enter recipeboxdiaries at checkout.
one last thing
you don't need any of this to start. buy a bag of flour, pick a recipe, and bake. stuck between two? message me and i'll help you pick.
i work at nutrimill, i'm a palouse brand affiliate, and every product link on this page is an affiliate link. i earn a commission if you buy through one, at no extra cost to you. all opinions are my own. read the full disclosure.