On my old computer I had a link to a site where they sold grains and mills....ect.  on this site they had a display of seven or 8 spice bottle sized of fresh ground grain, and everything that is removed from it to make white flour that you could buy, if I remember it was around 30 dollars.  I've been trying to find it cause when people ask why bother I would love to be able to show them what they are missing in their flour.  And I would like to have one on my shelf to remind me why it is important to grind at home.... Any help is apreciated...Thanks

LEE HOUSEHOLD FLOUR MILL

I'm in love with Lee...

The Lee Household Flour Mill is an electric grain mill manufactured by EM Lee Engineering. Purchased new, models start at $556. However, used mills are available at times on eBay at significantly reduced prices. I purchased a model S-600 on eBay several months ago and have been exploring the mill's capabilities since then.

Choice of Four Models

The S-600 model I purchased is this company's top of the line flour mill. It is a one-pass variable grind electric mill that uses a unique design for milling grain. It is adjustable from a coarse mill to a very fine flour. To-date, I have used it primarily to mill fine flour from hard spring wheat for bread and soft wheat flour for pasta and cookies. I have also milled a very coarse corn grits (from popcorn).

I have been extremely impressed with the fine flour this mill can produce. The flour I mill from hard spring wheat (red or white) is virtually indistinguishable in feel from a standard, commercial bread or all-purpose flour yet it is entirely 100% whole wheat. I also own a Nutrimill (micronizer) grain mill and I feel that the Lee Household Flour Mill produces a better fine flour.

This mill does have limitations. Like a micronizer mill, it is not capable of remilling flour. It cannot mill bean flour or small size grain such as millet or amarinth. It is difficult to clean. The units that become available on eBay may be missing some parts (most usually the flour receptacle bag and the lid for the grain hopper - however there are work-arounds one can apply).

On eBay, I paid $125 (plus $15 shipping) for a working stone-based mill that can mill fine to coarse flour for most of the grains that home-millers use (wheat, rye, spelt, corn). Given the price, I'm willing to live with this mill's limitations, though I would be the first to admit that this mill is definitely not for everyone.

If anyone wants additional information on this mill, please post back to this thread or PM me (I have done extensive searches and have collected most of the information available on the 'net relating to this mill). I would be delighted to exchange information with you on this mill.

===== Selected Internet Resources about the Lee Household Flour Mill ==========

freerangegourmet.com/Docs/LeeFlourMill - the primary source for information on the Lee Household Flour Mill

www.eminstrumentswi.com/lee.html - information on models from the original manufacturing company, Lee Engineering.

I am looking into buying a mill (I dont currently own one) and have been doing some research.  Frankly, I"m torn.  I have read a lot about the Retsel, and am impressed by the durability, manual options, and flexibility of this grinder.  I also like that I won't have to triple check my grains for stones.  The price is considerable but I'm not sure if it really is worth the pros.  My other consideration is the nutrimill.  I'm rather stingy with money so I really want it to be well spent if I'm going to lay down that kind of cash.  What are your opinions?

Anyone have a good online source for whole corn? I've tried Pleasant Hill and Wheat Montana. Amazon has some 25 pound bags for $400+, which makes me think that the corn has been gold plated first...

I tried popcorn, but it's too wet (Retsel w/ steel wheels).

Thanks!

Loyd

My Nutrimill just arrived this afternoon, and I'm rarin' to go! I know I'm going to love the whole grain, but I also want to continue baking my Bread Baker's Apprentice Ciabatta, Pugliese, etc.... recipes using home-milled grains.

Is there any way to replicate high protein bread flour milling whole grains at home? I have a bucket of WM Prairie Gold and a bucket of WM Bronze Chief.

I think I know the answer :( but I thought I'd ask if anyone in this corner of the forum has been able to get this type of flour out of their mill.

My mill really heats up the flour.CAn I chiil or even freeze the wheat berries prior to grinding to produce a cooler flour?I grind 8-16 cups at a time so it wouldn't be difficult to put in a ziploc in the freezer.

Has anyone used this mill to grind nixtamalized corn (hominy)?  How well does it work?

It only took 3 months! /rolleyes

Just ran a quart of hard white wheat through it, I'll do another quarter before I start using the flour.

It did let me establish that my finest seive is almost a perfect 85% extraction when I need 'white' flour.

I have now been baking my own bread for approx 3 years and I am ready to take the next step and buy a grain mill. I have heard many suggestions/discussions/opinions on the different types of home mills available. I have kind of narrowed down to the Komo Wolfgang mill or the Retsel. What do people think about these two? How do they compare? I really like the description and look of the KoMo Fidicus classic, but since I have not used any I don't know how to decide.

Thanks for your help.

Hi all,

I'm trying to find a place to get those kraft paper bags that you get 50# of grain or flour in.  I have no idea how to search for them. I've looked for multiwall kraft bags, but can't find any to buy.  Finally got my mill going and need to pack up the flour, but need some good bags as some of my grain bags aren't in the best shape.

Thanks!!