Unboxing my Roots and Branches Hand Crank Mill! Is it worth the MONEY?

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I unbox my Roots and Branches Hand crank mill, that I purchased on Amazon, to see just how easy it is to assemble and use. If your electricity goes out you can still mill your wheat berries with a hand crank mill. Milling your own flour is a great way to get the minerals and vitamins your body needs and as a bonus wheat berries last indefinitely if stored properly. Let's find out together if this mill was worth the money!
/ @homewithkim
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@R.C.R. Жыл бұрын

Hi 🙋. I am from Ireland.The course flour is called whole grain and you can make brown bread with it. Look up brown soda bread. Lovely Irish recipe. God Bless 🙏 🕊️💚☘️🇮🇪

@namehere4954 5 ай бұрын

This is why I love the old style Magic Mills - they have hand cranks for power outages. Great River also provides an excellent lineup of great organic grains! Love their products!!

@jensdavidsen4557 3 жыл бұрын

Currently shopping for a mill... because I just harvested my first wheat crop grown in my backyard - 250sq ft yielding about 6.5 pounds of wheat berries. Thanks for the review!

@lunabeta3516 2 жыл бұрын

That's cool!

@kevinbaker6168 2 жыл бұрын

Kim the coarse grind can be used to make a hot "cream of wheat" type cereal or used on breads like the cracked wheat. You can also coarse grind enough that you can store a cannister in the freezer until you want to grind flour. That should cut down on the effort to make flour from whole wheat berries.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@jennymontague851 2 жыл бұрын

I" lived in the wilds of British Colombia for about 6 months, in the 70's. We lived on what was called "pan bread", made with baking soda, water and salt. Supplemented with cooked beans, some wild onions, dried berries from the summer, dried rose hips and you can live on it a long, long time.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@OWK000 2 жыл бұрын

With some nice whole grain flour, rye is good, but whole grain in necessary for a good culture, you can start a sourdough by adding 25 grams of flour with 25 grams of water to a container at room temp every day and then twice a day, then use some to leaven bread. It's way better than baking soda. I rather eat tortillas.

@thecrazymayanthebeststshooting 2 жыл бұрын

Nice if I need good nutritional bread for me family

@vernonbowling5136 3 ай бұрын

Saving, Saving and Saving+ Saving 🥵 for a particular more expensive manual mill but I think as an " in the meantime" we'll get one of these smaller mills as a safety measure. Today in April 2024 the farm report is not giving a good outlook for future grain and wheat. Great video thanks for sharing.

@gvsf5946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I live in the city and I already see shelves empty or long wait for supplies, never made homemade grain for bread before but it is a good time to learn

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

A very good time to learn! ❤️

@gvsf5946 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim I just received my Wheatberry gains, will it be ok to keep them in the box they came in as long as it has not been opened until I can get my mylar sealer, which will be a week, or do I need to place the grains in the mylar bags now. Thank you

@nickfisherNF Жыл бұрын

New to the channel so starting from the beginning, big fan of HAXMAN! You two are hilarious. I see you haven't posted in 6 months. I would love to see recipes that you can come up with from your 30 year survival food like the wheat berries and beans. I'm a novice at this so i would love to see videos like that. Awesome stuff Kim!

@1akmason Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these a few months ago and I love it. It makes amazing cornmeal and rice flour also.

@lynntomk 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased I could find a video on this brand. I needed a grinder for grinding wheat berries by hand in case the power goes down. Good video. Thanks!

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! ❤️

@lakeshiamurphy Ай бұрын

Thank you, this video helped me choose my mill!

@juliekoester7776 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim! I just found your channel. When I was growing up my dad would grind the wheat with a vet corse grind and then cook it like rice. We would then eat it like cereal with milk and sugar. We liked it but I haven’t eaten it since I left home. I and just now returning to my roots in the way that we are starting to eat. Thanks for the review. We bought the same wheat grinder and waiting on it to get here. Have a blessed day. ♥️

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Some of the old ways are the BEST ways:)

@rvah13rav87 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, beautiful daughter. More people should start doing this!

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@RoxanaSmith-og8nc Жыл бұрын

thankyou for your demo on the manual mill. God Bless

@rivershere01 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this review. Perfect

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@slabaugh5 3 жыл бұрын

you should bake the same recipe with what you're ground yourself and another with store-bought and check the difference. Just a thought, and I'm sure the fambam would be pretty happy too!

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@guyhardwick7339 2 жыл бұрын

The super corse milled wheat is good for making beer 🤓👍🍺

@missioncreekfarm7715 2 жыл бұрын

You can make porridge from a course milled grain. Bring 2 cups milk to a good simmer, add 1 cup course milled grain, 1/4 cup oats (optional)and a dash of salt. Cook until oats are done. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Delish with raisin, apples, cream, honey, butter - you name it.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! Thanks for the recipe :)

@margery2412 2 жыл бұрын

Also, the coarse grind could be about what a fine bulghur is - I'd have to see it in person. Bulghur is used for many Armenian dishes.

@sandriagutierrez2605 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! Just got my grain mill today, and like you I have an electric nutrimill that I use. Was needing a backup in case of power issues. Have been milling for some years now, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you, very informative!

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@st3v3stich 2 жыл бұрын

How much was the unit when you bought it?

@sandriagutierrez2605 2 жыл бұрын

@@st3v3stich I believe I paid around $210. Not a hundred percent sure. I was given a fifty dollar credit from Amazon because it came banged up. It’s a very reliable machine, and I’m glad I kept it!

@sandriagutierrez2605 2 жыл бұрын

@MLAustin5 I wouldn’t. It’s made for dry grain. I would use a vitamix or a nutribullet for nut butters, and anything that contains oil.

@mollylamberth5148 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rdulaneyjr 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your (quick) reply

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@HAXMAN 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@drew.corrigan 3 жыл бұрын

feels like you might be biased... doesn't make you wrong though

@kellymoore5884 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered one! It's Amazing :-)

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

YAY!

@cbryce9243 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I just found your channel via your husbands. I've been thinking about getting a hand mill for those, "just in case" times. Plus I grow buckwheat, this will be perfect to make flour. I'm bummed, I just went to order it on Amazon, but it is "currently unavailable".

@ksewald91 Жыл бұрын

I have used the really coarse bran after sifting the flour for bran muffins. Sometimes I get it a bit to coarse with my nutrimill.

@inharmonywithearth9982 Жыл бұрын

Wheat, Rye & Barley are planted in the cold weather garden when nothing else can take the freezes.

@donalddicorcia2433 Жыл бұрын

You can sift out some of the bran if you like more of a white wheat.

@alwaysright3369 2 жыл бұрын

The corn is super fine and you are as well

@jasonandprincesstravel 2 жыл бұрын

I will be getting the hand crank mill

@artstamper316 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. I just wish this product was still available at Amazon. In fact, it seems to be unavailable everywhere and similar items at Amazon reportedly do not grind fine enough to make flour. This is disappointing.

@roofkorean6948 Жыл бұрын

When the grid goes down you'll want a hand crank one.

@CinemaSasquatch 2 жыл бұрын

I like this review. This is the mill I want to purchase. I noticed something that could be helpful. Place a book of the right thickness under the dish, so the dish can be slid further under the mill output. I subbed and rang the bell.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Thanks so much!

@skybox-101 2 жыл бұрын

But why does the dish need to be so close? I was wondering why it only has height space for a plate instead of bowl?

@tompeace2621 Жыл бұрын

You can put a DeWalt drill on the back of that thing and really take off

@rdulaneyjr 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thank you for making it. We enjoy your husbands videos and learned from him you have a channel too. I wonder though, approximately how long does it take to mill 3 cups of bread flour?

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! It really doesn't take all that long. Maybe 5-10 minutes for three cups, depending on how coarse.

@arweninnj 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo! I've been looking for an electric grain mill that can be used as a hand crank mill in a power down situation. The Roots and Branches mill is one that I have been looking at. This looks like basic model 1012. The deluxe 1024 model can be used with their optional electric motor

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know about the 1024 model.

@lisawallace3124 Жыл бұрын

both are currently "unavailable" on amazon :(

@Prosecute-fauci 2 жыл бұрын

You can use the super coarse wheat for a hot cereal

@bobbypin8581 2 жыл бұрын

I would shake out the flower through a strainer and you can take the wheat and cook it like you do rice with broth and you take onions before you start your wheat and you cook them till they're brown and sweet and when the weeds just about done you stir in those beautiful onions with a chicken or beef broth it's outrageous and with noodles like pilaf you could also make tabouli I'm Armenian and 80 yeas young

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe and knowledge:)

@jampasritalon4180 Жыл бұрын

I have this very mill but branded by Back-to-Basics. I use the very coarse setting to crack the wheat to use for breakfast cereal. Takes time but does the job.

@charliedoucette2249 Жыл бұрын

What is the little plastic piece for? Seems to go where the handle connects

@ucanliv4ever Жыл бұрын

0:49 alien tries to raid the fridge

@sannakoski3633 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy the Wondermill and think I'd like to buy this hand-crank mill also for a back-up. Can it mill corn also? I bought 50 pounds of field/dent corn for making cornbread.

@magicalmatterstarot2274 Жыл бұрын

Can you see if it mills chickpeas to fine powder

@shawnbrown8788 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information for me at right time. Thank you. I am concerned about that grinding part. Is that whole stainless steal or some kind of silver color painted? Nobody wouldn't want some cracked paint into the flour.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

It is stainless steel.

@shawnbrown8788 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim Thank you. I had to be sure about it because it looks like plated with some silvery metalic suff. And I wrote 'steal' instead of 'steel'. Shame.

@namiesnaturals3557 2 жыл бұрын

I had bought an iron 1 for about 40. That was few months ago.

@WanderingAroundAZ 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if you could hook up a cordless drill to that? I’m sure the 18V could make quick work of that!

@arweninnj 2 жыл бұрын

The Deluxe version of this mill has an optional electric motor avaialble

@HelpatHomeJim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the hand crank grain mill. I'm curious how you would cook your bread if the power went out? Backup propane stove? At any rate, if you haven't heard of Azure Standard for ordering your wheat berries and other grains, they have fantastic prices and an ingenious delivery system. Most of their products are organic and non-gmo. Comment back if you would like more info.

@maribelaguilar7270 3 жыл бұрын

Im waiting for my order.

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have thought of baking without electricity. We have a fire pit and cast iron. :). Also, I have heard of Azure, but haven't yet ordered but need to. Have a great day:)

@kathyblake3953 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up my first Azure order today! So excited to grind my own nongmo cornmeal! Love the video. Thankyou

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Just seeing this! Hope you have time to try out your mill :). Just placed my first Azure order...so excited!

@gvsf5946 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim I bought my Wheatberry from Brand Palouse/100% Desiccant free/ sproutable/ Non-GMO/ certified Kosher and non-irradiated, from Washington State, family-owned. 25 lb bag

@SenthilKumar-qq5te 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the video. I'm looking for a handmill for making bread. Will this make the cut ?

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. It will take a little more time, but it works great!

@ogmeth1234 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a particular method to thaw wheat berries after you freeze them?

@kristenbaldwin5768 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Where do you store your wheat berries when they aren't being used? I saw the video of the buckets, but do they have to be in a cool dry place? Thanks!

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

My buckets are in a dark, dry closet in my garage. It doesn't heat up too much in that location.

@NanaFlea 2 жыл бұрын

So here i am a year after you made this video, now looking for a hand held mill and this one is no long available, any suggestions?

@sharonellis1251 Жыл бұрын

$174. in Canada on Amazon!

@dougwallace5036 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that mill from? Please

@volijay1019 2 жыл бұрын

Does it grind corn and buckwheat?

@debramurphy4295 2 жыл бұрын

3-20-2022 This was the youngest daughters job in the family. I could use this begin single.

@grittsy 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to buy a hand crank do make hazelnut paste? Thanks.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. The oils are sometimes and issue.

@markhirstwood4190 2 жыл бұрын

Your series is a great public service. One point: remember to use a lavalier mic.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Note taken. Sound is very important! This was an older vid, but I do have a mic now. 😁

@markhirstwood4190 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim Ah okay, great. You have a good voice, no sense keeping it dulled down in the distance.

@user-pu3ep2jx8s Жыл бұрын

How can I buy it through you inside Egypt and how much is it?

@papuchu Жыл бұрын

i think i'll end using a stone mortar and a hardwood big branch pestle like the african wimen.... 👀

@user-vg8ez9cu6u Жыл бұрын

We're you able to verify that is made of stainless steel, or is it actually aluminum?

@lundi366 Жыл бұрын

This is great! But if you have no power, how are you going to bake the bread? Is there non electrical cooking item that you can recommend?

@carolekielekjeanneret598 Жыл бұрын

At my house we purchased a Pioneer Princess "wood cook stove" which is an awesome oven....heats our whole house and cooks our food.

@sm-hi7jt Жыл бұрын

@@carolekielekjeanneret598 cook stoves have such a small wood box how do you keep it going all night or are you not in a cold area?

@carolekielekjeanneret598 Жыл бұрын

@s m we are in West Virginia so it's cold here. A pioneer Princess cook stove is probably the most efficient cook stove built. I feed it once through the night, I turn the stove on low and keep the damper shut through the night. I wake up to a warm house. I also only use hardwood such as oak. Do your research on "pioneer princess cookstoves" on KZfaq. Awesome reviews 👌

@celeriacmarcus 2 жыл бұрын

I love this hand grinder. What's the name, model and price for it? btw your kitchen is gorgeous.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Here's a link: Roots and Branches Hand Crank Mill amzn.to/364hzaY

@gvsf5946 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim They are sold out now, but I found one called the ultra Roots and Branches

@gvsf5946 2 жыл бұрын

@@homewithkim I mean Deluxe Hand Mill

@NC_SUGAR 2 жыл бұрын

How are you guys gonna cook your bread if the grid goes down? I need a plan.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video coming up that will cover this:)

@deborasmith6558 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, especially in the winter with 2-3 feet of snow. I've been wondering about that.

@semibackwards6020 2 жыл бұрын

Any metal shavings like so many other bad mills?

@cody481 2 жыл бұрын

That's the purpose of grinding and throwing away the first 2 cups. Also grind a bit to course then sift and the grinding teeth last much longer.

@michaeltodd4686 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Great River milling wheat already milled.? i thought your husband recommended wheat berries to mill yourself and can also be planted.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

The ones we buy are berries, not milled. Hard Red: amzn.to/3uJN2fk Soft White: amzn.to/3uLBfNH I can't get Hard White from Great River but here are another options that we have purchased recently. Hard White: amzn.to/3jGmmpJ Hard White: amzn.to/38VStzt

@eskay1891 3 жыл бұрын

Can this grind coffee beans ?

@homewithkim 3 жыл бұрын

I believe so, anything that doesn't have much oil substance. :)

@steventrypuc7909 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a different crank? The one your video is unavailable.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

That is the only hand crank that I currently have, but since they don't have the one I have I would probably choose this one...it has 4.5 stars.amzn.to/3NcAy5R Hope this helps!

@walkrespect1953 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon...link in description box :)

@WildTurkeyIII 2 жыл бұрын

Can you hook up a Milwaukee drill to it instead of hand crank?

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome idea! We just tried it and YES it will work. 😁👍

@arweninnj 2 жыл бұрын

They also sell a deluxe model 1024 that has an optional electric motor that you can purchase that just snaps onto the back of the unit.

@RebeccaK-ke9mt 8 ай бұрын

If the hydro goes out, how are you going to BAKE The bread? 😂

@trulylynn9941 Жыл бұрын

It says cast iron in the description on amazon. Just saying

@danielmcgann4065 2 жыл бұрын

Currently unavailable on Amazon

@torontotom3168 8 ай бұрын

Can you actually make nut butter with this?

@karrenbrazel8844 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha...love the slave labour...I mean incentive....you want bread, here I have the job for you, lol. I looked at this mill, you are blessed to get it for $60....here in Australia it's $238 arghhhhhhh I'm looking into getting one for off grid living.

@homewithkim 2 жыл бұрын

WoW! That is a big money difference! My kids do like their "incentives." Nah, they are good kids and always ready to help :)