Learn how to make the healthiest, best-tasting whole wheat bread with fresh milled flour. This easy homemade bread recipe makes two soft, delicious loaves, and starts with milling whole grains (wheat berries) fresh, preserving all the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and flavor that store-bought bread loses. Freshly milled bread isn’t just better for you—it’s incredibly delicious.
Why fresh milled flour makes a difference:
Higher in vitamins & minerals
Packed with antioxidants
High in fiber to keep you full
Natural oils and healthy fats intact
Supports heart health
Lower glycemic impact
100% natural—nothing added
Once you taste homemade bread made with fresh milled flour, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought. It’s the perfect way to enjoy whole grain bread at its freshest and most nutritious!
Higher nutrient retention – Freshly milled flour keeps all the vitamins and minerals (like B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and zinc) that are lost in commercial processing.
More fiber – It contains the bran and germ, which provide natural dietary fiber for better digestion and gut health.
Healthy fats intact – The wheat germ oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, is preserved, while store-bought flour often has these removed to extend shelf life.
Better blood sugar balance – The natural fiber and nutrients help slow carbohydrate absorption, reducing blood sugar spikes compared to refined flour.
Rich in antioxidants – Compounds like vitamin E and phenolic acids are highest right after milling and degrade over time in packaged flour.
Fresher taste & aroma – Milling right before baking preserves the nutty, complex flavor of whole grain that is lost in pre-milled flour.
No additives or preservatives – Fresh flour doesn’t need bleaching agents, stabilizers, or synthetic enrichment.
Higher satiety – The nutrient density and fiber help you feel full longer, which can support healthy weight management.
Potentially easier to digest – Some people find that freshly milled flour, with its natural enzymes still active, causes less bloating than processed flour.
Supports heart health – The intact bran and germ provide compounds that may lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation.
Whole wheat bread recipe: (2 Loaves)
1 Tbsp dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105 degrees)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tsp. salt
4 – 4 1/2 cups freshly milled flour
(we ended up using 5 cups, but not weighed)
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.
A big thank you to Sue Becker of Bread Beckers for introducing me to home milling and the health benefits of milling fresh flour. 🍞😊
https://www.youtube.com/@BreadBeckers
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