Judith asked:
<I do own a Vita Mix machine that is supposed to grind wheat also, I am
wondering if I still need a grain grinder. I am just trying the vita mix
for 30 days. I want to start grinding and baking my own bread and just
want to get set up the best way in the beginning.>
Judith, I started my bread baking with a Vita Mix and it did well. It was a
little slower than a dedicated grinder and I had to grind in smaller
batches (2 cups at a time) but it did the job. It allowed me to experiment
with different grains and even beans (I snuck a few tbsp of bean flour into
recipes to add an extra protein punch!)
I think the key to keeping your Vita Mix is if you plan to use it for other
things, if having a multi-use appliance is important to you. If you are
using it JUST for bread making, I'd recommend passing it for something else
more dedicated.
As for the Vita Mix, do you have the Dry container? It has a different
blade than the regular container and gives a better grind. The only grain I
found disappointing was corn. I used a small hand-cranked grinder to make
cornmeal.
I used mine for all my grinding needs (except corn) until I found a
dedicated grinder at a garage sale for $15. But I use the Vita Mix nearly
daily for other tasks.
Hope this helps,
Laura