Freshly Milled Flour Bread (Zojirushi Bread Machine Recipe – VIDEO) 🌾

Made with Kamut + Hard White Wheat | Soft, Nutritious, Easy

If you bake with freshly milled flour, you already know how flavorful and nutrient-rich homemade bread can be. This freshly milled flour bread uses a 50/50 blend of Kamut and hard white wheat to create a soft, wholesome loaf with a naturally sweet, buttery flavor.

If you’ve never made bread before but want to try using Freshly Milled Flour (FMF), this recipe is perfect — you simply add everything to the machine, press the button, and a few hours later… voilà, fresh bread. Everything goes right into the Zojirushi bread machine, and with Mode 1, you get a beautiful loaf with almost no effort.

Step by step video guide

Why Use Freshly Milled Flour?

Freshly milled flour is more nutritious, more flavorful, and more aromatic than store-bought flour. Once grain is milled, nutrients like vitamin E and natural oils begin to oxidize. Using flour immediately preserves:

• Full flavor
• Higher nutrient content
• Better rise and texture
• A naturally golden, rich crumb

Freshly milled flour also contains the whole grain — bran, germ, and endosperm — giving you more fiber and minerals.

🌾 Nutritional Benefits of Kamut & Hard White Wheat

Kamut

• Naturally sweet, buttery flavor
• Higher protein than modern wheat
• Rich in minerals: selenium, magnesium, zinc
• Many people find it easier to digest

Hard White Wheat

• Mild flavor (less bitter than hard red)
• Great gluten strength for soft, high-rising loaves
• High in fiber, iron, and B-vitamins

Together, they create a balanced, soft bread with incredible flavor.

Milling the Flour

I mill my grains using the WonderMill, which produces a fine, consistent flour perfect for bread. The mill works quickly, but the airflow can push flour upward — I usually hold the lid down while milling because freshly milled flour tends to puff and make a mess.

Use the flour immediately for the best nutrition and rise.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 350 ml water (≈ 1 ½ cups)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons salt

Flour:

• 2¼ cups freshly milled Kamut flour (≈ 270 g)
• 2¼ cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour (≈ 270 g)

Fat & Yeast:

• 2.5–3 tablespoons butter, cut into 4–5 small pieces
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast

Note: To get 4.5 cups of milled flour you need to mill:

Kamut

To get 2¼ cups freshly milled Kamut flour (≈ 270 g), mill about 270–290 g of Kamut berries (they mill at nearly a 1:1 weight yield).

Hard White Wheat

To get 2¼ cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour (≈ 300 g), mill about 290–310 g of hard white wheat berries (also close to a 1:1 yield, slightly denser than Kamut).

Instructions

Mill the wheat berries in your grain mill until you get fine, fresh flour – 2¼ cups (≈ 270 g) Kamut + 2¼ cups (≈ 270 g) hard white wheat.

Add 350 ml water (≈ 1½ cups), 3 tablespoons (≈ 60 g) honey, and 2 teaspoons (≈ 12 g) salt to the bottom of the Zojirushi bread pan.

Add the combined freshly milled flour (2¼ cups Kamut ≈ 270 g + 2¼ cups hard white wheat ≈ 270 g) on top of the liquids.

Place the 2½–3 tablespoons (35–43 g) of butter pieces on top, then sprinkle the yeast (2¼ teaspoons / 1 packet / ~7 g) over the flour mixture.

Insert the pan into your Zojirushi machine and Select Mode 1 (Basic) and press Start.

When the cycle finishes, remove the loaf, cool on a wire rack, and enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Use freshly milled flour right away for best rise.
• Butter should be room temperature, so it mixes in easily.
• Let the loaf cool fully to avoid gummy slices.

FAQ

Can I use different grains?
Yes — hard red wheat, spelt, or einkorn work, but hydration may need adjusting.

Can I use all Kamut?
You can, but the loaf may be slightly denser. Mixing with hard white wheat gives the best structure.

Can I use active dry yeast?
Yes. Use the same amount but hydrate it in a tablespoon of warm water first.

Why Freshly Milled Flour Makes Better Bread

• Higher nutrient content
• Better flavor and aroma
• Natural oils that improve softness
• Stronger aroma
• No bleaching, stabilizers, or processing

Store-bought flour is convenient, but it can never match the freshness and nutrient density of flour milled moments before baking.

Estimated Nutrition

• Calories per loaf: ~2,360 kcal
• Calories per slice (12 slices): ~196 kcal

Delicious Ways to Enjoy FMF Bread

• Top with creamy avocado, sliced radishes, pickles, and fresh parsley for a bright, refreshing bite.
• Enjoy simply with butter and a pinch of flaky salt.
• Serve alongside your favorite soup for a cozy, satisfying meal.
• Make open-faced sandwiches with eggs, tuna salad, or sliced tomatoes.
• Pair with cheese, hummus, or smoked salmon for a quick, flavorful snack.

FMF bread is versatile, wholesome, and delicious no matter how you serve it.

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