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Bread

Feb 7, 2026

Beginner’s Fresh-Milled Bread Dough

This beginner fresh-milled bread dough uses higher hydration and a quick no-wait yudane to prevent dry, crumbly loaves and make whole-grain baking approachable.

Jan 1, 2026

Making Fresh Milled Sourdough Bread

I walk you through making sourdough start to finish with BOTH stiff starter and liquid starter. No Mixer - No Problem! I show techniques for that as well.

Dec 31, 2025

Dr. Mel's Sourdough Series - Why Sourdough?

What is bread, and what's the difference between sourdough and other breads? Is it worth the hassle? I used to think no, and I was wrong! Find out why.

Condiments

Jul 18, 2025

Date Syrup Vanilla Fluff

Made some date syrup vanilla fluff today! I modified this recipe: https://www.michalgrappe.com/.../natural-marshmallow... I used...

Condiments

Feb 10, 2026

Homemade Mayonnaise with Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Myth Busted!

Creamy homemade olive oil mayonnaise made with extra virgin olive oil and fermented garlic brine. This Mediterranean-diet-friendly mayo actually emulsifies, tastes amazing, and is easy to make with an immersion blender.

Cooking

Nov 23, 2024

Fresh Milled Bomb-Diggity Stuffing

A family favorite, sure to wow everyone on your Thanksgiving table. It'll look even prettier with cranberries! I started this recipe ba...

May 22, 2024

How to Make Roux with Whole Grain Flour

Making a roux with freshly milled flour will go faster if using gluten free grains or soft wheat.

Favorite Recipes

Aug 5, 2025

Sourdough Waffles from Bread Dough

Did you know you can turn bread dough into- even over proofed bread dough - into waffles? Now you do!

Jul 19, 2025

Sourdough Rye Bread

Sourdough rye bread has become one of my all-time favorite breads. If you like rye bread at all, I insist you give it a try.

Sep 25, 2024

Fresh Milled Flour Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls: A Fun Twist on Two Classics

Egg rolls don’t have to be complicated—especially when you’re using freshly milled flour for light, crispy wrappers. This recipe combines the comfort of a Philly cheesesteak filling with the wholesome benefits of whole grain dough. Whether you’re new to egg rolls or just looking for a fun twist on a classic, this recipe will have your family asking for more!

Getting Started

Feb 7, 2026

Why Freshly Milled Flour Made Such a Difference for Our Family

I didn’t start milling flour because it was trendy or planned. A pantry disaster forced me to grind einkorn wheat berries in a blender—and that unexpected shift changed how our family ate, baked, and felt.

Feb 7, 2026

Guide to Grains

If you love to make muffins and cookies, pancakes or waffles - the type of grain will be different from what someone who is all about the pasta or bread! After that, it depends on if you have very picky eaters, or are open to variety and adventure for your palate

Feb 7, 2026

How to Choose the Best Grain Mill for Your Needs

Choosing the best grain mill isn't easy, so I'll share some great options with pros and cons for each. Each type of mill can handle different grains or seeds, so depending upon what YOU need the answer can differ.

Grains

Feb 7, 2026

Guide to Grains

Jun 19, 2024

Spelt vs. Einkorn: The Ultimate Battle of Ancient Grains

Spelt and Einkorn are both ancient grains — but they bake very differently. Here’s how to choose the right one for fresh-milled whole grain bread, quick breads, and more.

Jun 18, 2024

Spelt Nutrition

Spelt is a nutrient-dense ancient grain — especially when freshly milled. Here’s how spelt flour compares nutritionally and how to use it in baking.

Ingredients

Jul 15, 2024

Coconut Palm Sugar: A Sweet Sugar Swap for Baking

Coconut palm sugar is a simple, flavorful alternative to refined sugar. Here’s how to swap it 1:1 for white and brown sugar, plus how to make powdered sugar at home.

Jul 15, 2024

Sucanat: A Simple, 1:1 Sugar Substitute for Baking

Sucanat is a true whole cane sugar that swaps 1:1 for white or brown sugar in baking. No math, no recipe changes, just better ingredients.

Jul 15, 2024

Yacón syrup as a Sugar Substitute in Baking

Yacon syrup is a low-calorie sweetener known for its prebiotic properties. This post will guide you through substituting yacón syrup for white sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar in your baking.

Mills & Milling

Feb 7, 2026

How to Choose the Best Grain Mill for Your Needs

May 28, 2024

How much grain makes 1 cup of flour?

One of the top questions in freshly milled flour groups is "how much grain mills one cup of flour", but in different ways. My recipes are li...

May 28, 2024

How to Make Bread Flour and More at Home

Learn how to make bread flour, pastry flour, and other common flours at home using freshly milled whole grains — without additives, fillers, or guesswork.

News

Jun 19, 2024

Win Free Kitchen Tools!

Enter to win free kitchen tools and more in our social media giveaway. Learn more.

May 23, 2024

Why You Should Mill Your Own Flour: A Journey of Discovery and Thanks to My Supporters

This site exists because freshly milled flour changed how my family ate, baked, and felt. Here’s how that journey began — and where it’s going.

Nutrition

Jul 15, 2024

Natural Sugar Substitutes in Baking

Sweetener Swap: Substituting Sugar with Natural Alternatives in Baking Baking with natural sweeteners like honey, date syrup, and maple...

Jul 11, 2024

Research on Whole Grains and Cancer Prevention

Research suggests that whole grains are beneficial in cancer prevention, particularly for colorectal cancer, but also potentially for other...

Jul 11, 2024

Research on Whole Grains and Mental Health

Here is a summary of key research studies that support the benefits of whole grains for mental health, including anxiety, depression, and b...

Pasta

Jul 26, 2025

Sourdough Pasta by Hand

Enjoy pasta with all the bonuses of sourdough. This couldn’t be easier, and it’s delicious.

Oct 19, 2024

Nana's Authentic Perogi Recipe

Craving homemade pierogies? Support my popup ad-free blog and help support the journey to publishing my book on fresh milled flour. Bonus? Feed your family the best budget food ever!

Oct 17, 2024

100% Spelt Hand Rolled Pasta

If you've been with me for a while, you know I refer to Spelt grain as the grain Superhero. It can do well in just about any category,...

Pastries

Dec 29, 2025

WFPB Sourdough Shortbread Cookies

Quick, easy, and good for you. It IS possible. Just watch out for my cookie monster!

Dec 16, 2025

Barley Coffee Cake

A memory came up on my Facebook feed today of a coffee cake I made two years ago, and it was so delicious! I really love the nutty fla...

Nov 26, 2025

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie Crust — One Base, Three Flavors

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie CrustAll ingredients are whole foods - nothing is added or removed from the whole grains or other...

Recipes

Feb 7, 2026

Beginner’s Fresh-Milled Bread Dough

This beginner fresh-milled bread dough uses higher hydration and a quick no-wait yudane to prevent dry, crumbly loaves and make whole-grain baking approachable.

Dec 30, 2025

Sourdough the Lazy Way

Last week and the week before, I got the flu and was down for the count. When I was finally able to be up and at 'em for a little bit, I d...

Dec 29, 2025

WFPB Sourdough Shortbread Cookies

Quick, easy, and good for you. It IS possible. Just watch out for my cookie monster!

Snacks

Jul 26, 2025

True Sourdough Crackers

These spelt and Kamut sourdough crackers are true sourdough - thanks to the bulk fermentation step. Also easy to make, breaking the work into smaller steps.

Jul 16, 2025

Sourdough Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Buns & Pretzel Sticks

My true to Philly style pretzels made even better with freshly milled flour and sourdough.

Nov 21, 2024

Spanakopita with Fresh-Milled Phyllo Dough

Spinach pie is one of those dishes that feels like a hug on a plate. Whether it’s the classic Costco version or a traditional recipe passed...

Sourdough

Dec 30, 2025

Sourdough the Lazy Way

Last week and the week before, I got the flu and was down for the count. When I was finally able to be up and at 'em for a little bit, I d...

Nov 26, 2025

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie Crust — One Base, Three Flavors

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie CrustAll ingredients are whole foods - nothing is added or removed from the whole grains or other...

Nov 24, 2025

Whole Food Plant Based Cookie Base

I’ve been eating mostly plant based, and my parents have chosen to do the same for the health benefits. That said, we all have a swe...

Sourdough Series

Jan 1, 2026

Making Fresh Milled Sourdough Bread

I walk you through making sourdough start to finish with BOTH stiff starter and liquid starter. No Mixer - No Problem! I show techniques for that as well.

Dec 31, 2025

Creating & Feeding Sourdough Starter

Part 2 of Dr. Mel's Sourdough Series covers all things fresh milled sourdough starter. How it differs from bread flour, how to feed it and what's next after that.

Dec 31, 2025

Dr. Mel's Sourdough Series - Why Sourdough?

What is bread, and what's the difference between sourdough and other breads? Is it worth the hassle? I used to think no, and I was wrong! Find out why.

Techniques

Feb 7, 2026

How I Figure Out the Right Dough Amount for Any Loaf Pan

For fresh milled whole grain bread, the easiest way to size dough is to use about 60% of your loaf pan’s water capacity.

Jul 19, 2025

Fresh Milled Stiff Sourdough Starter

When I first started milling, I wanted to do it all the healthiest way and right away. So I dove into sourdough. I was sorely disappo...

Jun 30, 2024

Saving Over-proofed Sourdough: From Disaster to Delicious

Join me, fellow bakers, in celebrating the unpredictable journey that is sourdough baking. Embrace the failures, cherish the lessons learned, and savor every slice of the unexpected triumphs that emerge from our ovens.

Vegan Recipes

Feb 7, 2026

Beginner’s Fresh-Milled Bread Dough

This beginner fresh-milled bread dough uses higher hydration and a quick no-wait yudane to prevent dry, crumbly loaves and make whole-grain baking approachable.

Nov 26, 2025

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie Crust — One Base, Three Flavors

Whole‑Food Plant‑Based Pie CrustAll ingredients are whole foods - nothing is added or removed from the whole grains or other...

Nov 24, 2025

Whole Food Plant Based Cookie Base

I’ve been eating mostly plant based, and my parents have chosen to do the same for the health benefits. That said, we all have a swe...

All posts

Mar 15, 2025

The best fresh milled banana bread

This is an excellent way to use up those ripe bananas, and an excuse to buy more. The easiest, best banana bread for fresh milled flour I’ve ever tasted.

Feb 16, 2025

How to Make Freshly Milled Fasnachts

In my area of Pennsylvania, the Tuesday before Lent is known as “Fasnacht Day”. Traditionally, it was a way to use up all the fat and s...

Jan 25, 2025

100% Spelt Sourdough Italian bread

How to make sourdough Italian bread with spelt instead of wheat and durum.

Nov 23, 2024

Fresh Milled Bomb-Diggity Stuffing

A family favorite, sure to wow everyone on your Thanksgiving table. It'll look even prettier with cranberries! I started this recipe ba...

Nov 21, 2024

Spanakopita with Fresh-Milled Phyllo Dough

Spinach pie is one of those dishes that feels like a hug on a plate. Whether it’s the classic Costco version or a traditional recipe passed...

Nov 20, 2024

How to Make Fresh Milled Phyllo Dough at Home

This recipe for fresh-milled phyllo dough uses hard and durum wheat to create delicate, flaky layers. Perfect for Spanikopita, Baklava, and more, this homemade method simplifies the process with tips for rolling thin, even sheets.

Nov 18, 2024

Sourdough Ciabatta and Italian Bread

Make fresh Ciabatta rolls or Italian bread with my favorite bread recipe turned sourdough.

Oct 30, 2024

100% Kamut Pizza Dough (Flatbread)

A quick, easy pizza dough & flatbread recipe using 100% Kamut grain that also makes for excellent flatbread for quick dinner wins.

Oct 30, 2024

A Tasty Twist: Lemon Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This perfectly balanced, subtly sweet lemon blueberry loaf will knock your socks off. It'll make incredible french toast, letting your maple syrup shine or will pair perfectly with butter or cream cheese toasted.

Oct 24, 2024

Einkhorn & Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie has all my faves - Einkhorn & Spelt flour and the perfect mixture of coconut sugar and date syrup. Top it all off with a dark chocolate chip with 70% cacao, and it melts in your mouth like a great cookie should.

Oct 23, 2024

How to Make Baguettes with Freshly Milled Ancient Grains

Use ancient grains like Spelt, Einkhorn and Kamut to make your baguettes or french bread for a dinner side, or enjoy an appetizer by making crusty crostini. See how to shape them with the included video.

Oct 22, 2024

Coconut Pumpkin Cake Donuts

I wanted to make something a little sweet for my family, and I had some leftover pumpkin powder from last year’s dehydrating batches....