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Getting Started

Getting started with freshly milled flour at home can be scary, time consuming, and frustrating.  That's why we have a ton of articles and tips to help you out - AND a free Ultimate Getting Started Guide & Recipes eBook when you sign up for our mailing list.

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Mastering the Art of Baking Freshly Milled Bread
May 23, 2024

Mastering the Art of Baking Freshly Milled Bread

Learn how to bake freshly milled bread with confidence. Understand oven spring, steam, washes, scoring, temperatures, and how to tell when bread is truly done.
Proofing (The Second Rise)
May 23, 2024

Proofing (The Second Rise)

Proofing is simply the second rise of bread dough after shaping. Learn how to tell when dough is ready to bake using the finger poke test, plus tips to avoid under- or over-proofing.
Punching Down the Dough & Scaling
May 23, 2024

Punching Down the Dough & Scaling

Learn why and how to punch down dough after fermentation, release excess gas, and scale bread dough correctly so it fits your pan and bakes evenly—especially with fresh milled flour.
Shaping Bread Dough
May 23, 2024

Shaping Bread Dough

Learn how to shape bread dough properly after scaling, including loaves, rolls, and high-hydration doughs. Create surface tension so fresh milled bread rises evenly and bakes beautifully.
Fermentation (The First Rise)
May 23, 2024

Fermentation (The First Rise)

After passing the windowpane test, next up is fermentation. This is also called the “first rise”, where the yeast feed on sugars and starc...
Mixing & Kneading Bread Dough
May 23, 2024

Mixing & Kneading Bread Dough

Learn how to properly mix and knead bread dough made with fresh milled flour, including hydration, gluten development, windowpane testing, and common mistakes to avoid.
How to Make Wheat Flour: Step-by-Step Guide
May 23, 2024

How to Make Wheat Flour: Step-by-Step Guide

Making wheat flour at home is simpler than most people think. This step-by-step guide shows how to grind grains into fresh flour using any grain mill—impact, stone, or manual—so you can move confidently into baking without relying on store-bought flour.
Dr. Mel’s Quick No-Wait Yudane Method (Perfect for Fresh-Milled Flour)
May 22, 2024

Dr. Mel’s Quick No-Wait Yudane Method (Perfect for Fresh-Milled Flour)

Learn how to use Dr. Mel’s quick, no-wait yudane method to make softer, more reliable bread with fresh-milled flour—no chilling, no additives, and no extra steps.
Fresh Milled Flour vs Store-Bought Flour: What Actually Changes
May 16, 2024

Fresh Milled Flour vs Store-Bought Flour: What Actually Changes

Can’t I just buy organic flour from the store? This is the most common question I get — and the answer isn’t simple. Here’s what actually changes when you mill your own grain, from nutrition and flavor to hydration and texture.