Back to basics Hand Grain mill

by Back to Basics

Product Features

• Designed with self-aligning, cast stainless-steel cone-shaped grinding burrs; outperforms larger, heavier hand grinders
• Adjusts from fine to coarse; ideal for wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, peppercorns, other dry spices, coffee, herbs, and even nuts
• Mounts securely to countertops or tables; measures 12 by 2 by 5 inches, with rubber pads to prevent scratching and marring
• Performs efficiently without electricity; fill the 2-1/4-cup grain hopper and turn the crank to grind
• Stores easily in a drawer or cupboard; comes backed by a 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 13.4 x 2.8 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PCDTNI
• Item model number: 555
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,806 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed with self-aligning, cast stainless-steel cone-shaped grinding burrs, the compact Back to Basics Grain Mill outperforms larger, heavier hand grinders. It is precision machined to ensure long life and smooth, even milling. The burrs adjust from fine to coarse grinding, which makes it ideal for a variety of grains like wheat, corn, rice, oats, and barley, as well as peppercorns, other dry spices, coffee, herbs, and even nuts. The grinder mounts easily to a countertop or table, secures with a clamping screw, and performs efficiently without the use of electricity. Fill the 2-1/4-cup grain hopper and turn the crank to grind. Overall, the grain mill measures 12 by 2 by 5 inches, with rubber pads to prevent scratching and marring. It stores easily in a drawer or cupboard and comes backed by a 2-year warranty.

Product Description

The Back to Basics Grain Mill is perfect for grinding fine, whole-grain flours and coarse-grain cereals. This compact burr grinder out performs larger, heavier hand grinders with its stainless-steel milling cones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little grinder, December 4, 2007

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Me and My House - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back to basics Hand Grain mill (Kitchen)

I've had this grinder for MANY years (about 12 I think). I don't use it real often, as it is slow work. I use a NutriMill electric grinder for my everyday flour grinding. But when we want corn bread or cream of wheat or rice, this hand grinder does the best! This meal does a great job of making a true course corn meal and farina/ "cream of ..." cereals. (You'll never want cornbread with storebought cornmeal again, once you've tasted fresh ground.)

For those things that don't require a large amount of grain meal, and that you don't do everyday, this is a great mill. For daily grinding of flour for several loaves of bread - I wouldn't do it.

Another reason I like having this on hand is if we'd ever be out of electricity, and I couldn't use my NutriMill.

77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For Patient Souls......, November 9, 2006

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Alicia Collins "123snacks" (Dirty Jersey) - See all my reviews
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I've used this little guy probably a dozen times over the past couple of months, and overall I've been very satisfied.

However, I am someone who is willing to spend about a hour cranking and cranking for about 8 cups of flour.

If you're not in a rush, you want to tone your arms, and want a very simple machine to grind flour and meal and such, this is a good mill for you. Turn on some music, roll up your sleeves, and let your mind wander while you grind away. The simple, delicious taste of freshly ground whole grain flours in your cooking and baking will make it time well spent. I really like it.

On the other hand, if you're someone who wants to quickly grind a large amount of what-have-you and get on with your life, this is not what you want. Output is slow, it's a little on the rickety side, and you definitely have to speak up to be heard over it.

67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bummer, May 1, 2008

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A. Haverty - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to basics Hand Grain mill (Kitchen)

I did quite a bit of research on this mill, but it left me disapointed. It does not grind up the grains fine enough to be considered flour. It is easy to use though and creates uniform meal. If you're wanting actual flour look somewhere else.