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BAKING, TIPS AND TOOLS

Tips and Tools for Homemade Bread

New to breadmaking? Or maybe looking to improve your process? You’re in good company.

There are loaves of reasons for making your own bread:

The taste
The control of ingredients
The joy of becoming more self-sufficient

Whatever your reason may be, we want to help you on your breadmaking journey, and ideally, make the process a little simpler (and more delicious!).

Here are our tips and tools for homemade bread:

#1 – Make your own flour.

Use a grain mill to grind your own grain. Freshly milled flour enhances flavor and texture, giving your homemade bread a truly unique taste. (And of course, the freshest ingredients make the best food!)

Best Mill for Flour: Diamant Grain Mill

Diamant Hand-Cranked Grain Mill for Flour — The European-made Diamant Grain Mill is the finest one we’ve ever sold. A lifetime investment – and beyond! Available at lehmans.pro

USA-Made Mill: Country Living Mill

The USA-Made Country Living Grain Mill gives you premium grinding ability at a mid-range price. Available at lehmans.pro

Compare all our grain mills here.

#2 – Keep prep work simple.

Have you heard of the expression “you’re only as good as your tools”? This applies to breadmaking as well. From mixing dough to baking your loaf, you can simplify the process when you equip your kitchen with the proper tools.

Easiest Way to Bake Bread: West Bend Electric Hi-Rise Bread Maker Machine