Best Manual Wheat Grinder: Victoria Manual Hight Hopper Grain Grinder

When it comes to wheat grinders. you have three basic choices: manual, electric and an attachment for a food mixer. Each has its place. 

Manual wheat grinders are great for an emergency food supply—if you are preparing for a hurricane, earthquake or other natural disaster, you may not have electricity for a long period of time. A manual wheat grinder is a great addition to that emergency supply cabinet. 

Of course, manual grinders are also great for other tasks—beer brewing, for example. We looked at 7 different manual wheat grinders and tried out a few ourselves before picking this one by Victoria as the best bet. Here’s why:

What We Liked

• Sturdy.

• Easy to use.

• Affordable.

• Great for emergencies.

• Also great for home beer brewers.

What Needs Work

• Grind can be inconsistent. We didn’t see this as a major issue—especially for grinding things like coffee and corn. However, if you want a more consistent fine grind, you might consider our next pick.

Best For Bread Baking: KitchenAid KGM All Metal Grain Mill Attachment

If you already have a KitchenAid mixer, this handy attachment provides impressive results, based on our testing. We loved the ability to adjust the grind . . . and that makes it a perfect fit for bread baking. 

What We Liked

• Easy to take apart and clean.

• Adjustable grind settings.

• Great for cracking malt for beer brewers.

• Excellent for milling wheat berries into flour.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

• Not as idea for milling rice.

• Noisy.

• Works best with Professional KitchenAid mixers, less so with the Artisan versions (in our opinion).

Best Electric Grinder: Greatrue Electric Grain Mill

If you’d prefer a stand-alone electric grinder, we think this one by Greatrue is the best bet. We tried out a few options here and gathered feedback from our readers before deciding this grain mill is the best bet for most folks. Great quality and easy to use. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Very fine grind, perfect for spices and bread baking.

• High quality components.

• Powerful.

What Needs Work

• Could be easier to clean. 

• Noisy.

• Lid can get hot with use.

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