Frequently Asked Questions

Freshly milled flour is flour you mill at home from whole grains (often called wheat berries), right before you bake. The whole kernel goes into the mill and the whole kernel comes out: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Most store-bought flour is sifted, which removes much of the bran and germ. Learn more about what sifting removes, or start with our fresh flour overview.

No. We sell whole grains for you to mill into fresh flour at home, right when you need it. Here’s why.

Whole wheat is often described as having 40 of the 44 essential nutrients. The grain’s natural oils are protected inside the whole kernel, but once it’s milled, those oils start to oxidize. Commercial flour is usually sifted, which removes much of the bran and germ, the most nutritious parts of the grain.

How quickly flour loses nutrients after milling is still debated. It’s often said online that about 45% of the nutrients are lost within 24 hours and about 90% within about 3 days. We believe the best way to enjoy fresh flour is to mill just what you need, right before you bake. Read more about how flour changes after milling and how to get the most nutrition from fresh flour.

Nutrient loss after milling is still debated, and the figures above are often said online rather than settled science.

Store-bought whole wheat flour is usually made on the same roller mills as all-purpose flour. The grain is separated, then some bran and germ are added back. We believe that by then those parts have dried out and oxidized, which can leave whole wheat bread dry and bitter, and it’s why many people end up mixing in all-purpose flour. Fresh flour from our blends tastes mild and makes soft bread and tender treats. Many families tell us they were surprised by the difference. See how sifting changes flour.

No. Our blends are wheat, so fresh flour contains gluten. It isn’t a fit for anyone with celiac disease or a wheat allergy. Some customers who usually avoid store-bought bread share that they enjoy baking with fresh flour, but every body is different, so please talk with your doctor about what’s right for you.

We think so. A little grain goes a long way: a 12 lb bag makes roughly 41 cups of flour, and a simple sandwich loaf uses about 2½ cups. Making bread at home with whole grains is an affordable way to feed your family real food. For the best shipping value, choose two 12 lb bags or a 30 lb bulk blend, and Subscribe & Save takes a little off every grain delivery.

The WonderMill^® is the mill we use in our own kitchens and the one in our Starter Kit. Here’s why we love it:

• Easy and fast. It mills with the push of a button (great for little helpers), and its 1250-watt motor mills about 1 cup of flour in under 15 seconds.
• You control the texture. Adjust from super-fine pastry flour to coarse.
• Low temperature. It’s designed so your flour isn’t overheated while it mills.
• Self-cleaning. Micronizing stainless steel mill heads make cleanup a breeze.
• Filter. Helps keep fine flour out of the air.
• Big capacity. The canister holds up to 12 cups of flour at a time.
• Compact. Easy to store on a counter or in a cabinet.
• Sound-reduction design. Built to keep milling noise down.

Beyond wheat, it mills corn, rice, beans, legumes and small grains like quinoa and amaranth. See the full list of what it can mill, or shop the WonderMill^®.

Yes! Our Easy Start Checklist lists the ingredients and supplies that are helpful to have on hand, so you can start as soon as your grain arrives. If you plan to make yeasted breads, we recommend Instaferm yeast. We also love USA Pans. They’re truly nonstick and make cleanup a breeze. New to fresh flour? Start here.

Use the Prime Pack (white rice) that comes with your Starter Kit, then throw away that first flour. The first run cleans any production dust off the mill heads. After that, you’re ready to bake, and there’s no need to prime the mill again. The setup guide shows each step.

It’s simple:

1. 1Assemble the canister.
2. 2Plug the gray tube into the side until it’s seated past the line marker.
3. 3Hold the top rim with one hand and press “On” with the other. A slight jolt is normal.
4. 4Once it’s running, pour in your grain.
5. 5Let it run about 10 seconds after the grain is done to clear the mill heads.

That’s it. Open the canister and you’ll find fresh, whole grain flour.

Our WonderMill^® setup guide walks you through unboxing, priming and washing step by step, with videos. Wash the canister and canister cup with soap and water and let them dry completely. One very important rule: never put water or oil inside the mill itself.

The mill itself doesn’t need cleaning. Water and oil are the enemy of the machine, so just wipe off any dust with a dry towel.

• After a normal use: tap the extra flour out of the canister and cup.
• Every 2 to 3 uses: wash the canister and canister cup with soap and water, rinse the filter with water, and wipe the canister lid with a damp cloth. Don’t let water get into the tube.

Our setup guide shows the full washing steps.

Our Easy Start Checklist has the full list. Two of our favorites are a dough scraper and a food thermometer.

No. A stand mixer is helpful, but you can absolutely succeed with fresh flour without one. Watch our free video, Don’t have a stand mixer?, to see how.

Some of our recipes are free on unsifted.com in our free recipe box. Every recipe is also available as a printed recipe card or in the Unsifted^® App, which includes even more variations and Zojirushi^® bread machine versions.

Fully close the Unsifted^® App and open it again so it refreshes. You can also open the Unsifted^® App in your web browser on an iPad or computer. If anything still looks off, email info@unsifted.com and we’ll help.

We believe we weren’t created to do this life alone. Every Unsifted^® customer is invited to join our Unsifted Collective Facebook community after their first purchase. Log into Facebook, request access and include your order number so we can approve you quickly. Come as you are: share your favorite recipes, ask for help, and cheer each other on. Let’s live life Unsifted together!