I bought this because I can’t afford the spending hand mill and I needed to mill kamut berries. I am surprised that it milled a whole bag of Bob’s Red Mill kamut berries in less than 10 minutes and it wasn’t as loud as people said it was. It milled pretty effortlessly. I thought it was going to be hard on my machine but it didn’t seem to care. I have the 325/375 watt artisan 5 quart model. I still want a hand mill for emergency preparedness but this one is perfect for me. I make about a loaf a week. It is also sturdy and well made.
It takes a little longer when on the finest grind setting when I did winter wheat but that is understandable. Gets a little warm from the friction but the flour turned out great. The manual said that it would be a little more coarse than conventional flour because they sift out the berries but I could even tell when I compared the two.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Dependable mill
on November 27, 2014
Posted by: briteleaf
from Oregon
Verified Purchase:No
My brother in law gave me this mill many years ago. We bake all of our breads and so we bought some hard red winter wheat and voila, flour. The mill is easy to clean and is as dependable as the rain here in NW Oregon. We grind flour and make all our baked goods about once a week and have been doing so for about 5 years. It connects to the Kitchenaid in a few seconds and is always ready to mill flour. I run it on 7 and by the time I have all the rest of the bread ingredients out and measured, the flour is done.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Unhappy
on May 26, 2021
Posted by: Debra G
from Tennessee
I don't really know if it is this grain mill or the Tilt-up mixer that is the problem. However, I would strongly suggest that you NOT buy this attachment for this mixer. Either the mixer is not powerful enough to perform the duty or the design of the mill is not exact. In either case, I am only able to mill two cups of grain and then let the mixer rest for at least 20 minutes because the mixer and the mill have over heated to the point that the mill is hot to the touch and the mixer is far more warmer than it should be. I takes me about an hour to mill 4 cups of grain, safely. KitchenAid states that you can mill 10 cups of grain safely. Not true. Because of this problem, I am sure the longevity of the motor of the mixer is greatly affected. I will be returning the mill I have only had a couple of months, for a refund. I will be purchasing an electric mill, since I make all my own bread from fresh milled flour. The KitchenAid I once knew and loved doesn't exist anymore.
I bought this over 6 months ago and have been extremely pleased. The machine is easy to operate. My family has enjoyed all of the freshly made breads, pancakes, waffles, pies, and cakes that I have made grinding grain with this machine. The dial gives ample options for the fineness of the grain from very fine to coarse. Clean-up takes just a little time and effort, but you don't have to wash it each time, so it's no problem whatsoever. The process itself is loud, but that is to be expected. It is more quiet than the coffee grinders my parents' use to use. The flavors from freshly ground grain have been superior.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Kitchen AidBy September 30, 2017
Thank you for contacting KitchenAid, David. We are happy to learn that you are satisfied with your product. If you ever have any questions about your KitchenAid small appliance, please contact KitchenAid at countertopcollectionusa@kitchenaid.com. Please include your name, phone number, physical address and the complete model and serial number of the appliance.
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Customer Rating
5
Where has this been all my life
on January 21, 2023
Posted by: Coffee to be happy with
from Ks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This metal grain mill is amazing. I grind flour in a very short time and make really fresh bread. Such a difference! Good quality product attaches easily to my stand mixers. If you bake you need this. Wheat berries are not hard to find and have extended shelf life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Broke my mixer
on August 10, 2023
Posted by: 259Al
from Fayetteville, AR
I grind wheat for 2 loaves of bread, and unfortunately, using this attachment broke my kitchen aid stand mixer. It melted the worm gear. We replaced the worm gear and it melted again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Kitchen AidBy grosska, KASA, August 11, 2023
Dear 259Al, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Grain Mill Attachment. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 272600786 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
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Customer Rating
5
Another KitchAid marvel
on September 29, 2023
Posted by: Old Jim
from Florida
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it to mill hard red wheat grains for bread. At the finest texture it will do 4-5 cups in a few minutes perfectly. Motor gets warm but not overworked. Easy to clean (don't get water near it). A wonderful labor saver for anyone who has used a hand mill.