Small batch, stone milled, flour in Boise, Idaho
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Online course · 10 modules

Learn how to Mill Your Own Flour

Everything you need to mill fresh flour at home and bake your first loaf, sourdough or yeast, in one clear place to start.

$127.00one-time payment · lifetime access

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Lorina in her kitchen
Sliced fresh milled bread
The Flourish Heritage flour cabinet
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  • 10 modules: video, written walkthrough and printable PDF
  • How to choose a mill and grain
  • Bake your first loaf, sourdough or yeast
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Every module includes

Video lesson

Watch me do it in my own kitchen, start to finish, at your own pace.

Written walkthrough

Prefer to read, or need a quick refresher at the counter? Every lesson has a full write-up.

Printable PDF

Recipes, schedules and cheat sheets to print, keep and pass down.

What's inside

10 short modules, start to finish

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Module 1, Why Fresh Flour is Better: holding a display of whole grain, bran, germ and white flour vials
Module 2, The Essential Tools: a flour sifter and grain scoop in the kitchen
Module 3, Buying a Mill: talking through mill choices beside a wooden grain mill
Module 4, Buying Grain: holding a jar of spelt wheat berries
Module 5, Step by Step Milling Tutorial: brushing grain into a wooden grain mill
Module 6, Cleaning and Caring for Your Mill: cleaning a wooden grain mill outdoors
Module 7, Milling Schedule for Busy Moms: rolling out dough together at the kitchen counter
Module 8, Sourdough Starter Prep: holding up a jar of bubbly sourdough starter
Module 9, Bake a Sandwich Loaf: slicing a fresh milled sandwich loaf
Module 10, The Rules of Baking With Freshly Milled Flour: the open crumb of a fresh milled loaf
Module 1

Why Fresh Flour is Better

What happens to flour on the shelf, and what you gain when you mill it fresh.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • What happens to flour on the shelf over time
  • What you gain in flavor and nutrition when you mill fresh
  • Why more families are bringing milling back home

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 2

The Essential Tools

The simple tools you need in the kitchen, and what you can skip.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • The few tools you actually need
  • What you can skip for now
  • How to set up your kitchen for milling

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 3

Buying a Mill

How to choose a mill that fits your kitchen, budget and baking.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • What to look for when choosing a mill
  • How to match a mill to your kitchen and budget
  • Questions to ask before you buy

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 4

Buying Grain

Which grains to buy, where to find them and how to store them.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • Which grains to start with
  • Where to buy grain and how much to get
  • How to store grain so it stays fresh

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 5

Step by Step Milling Tutorial

Watch a full milling session from start to finish, then do it yourself.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • A full milling session, start to finish
  • A written walkthrough to follow along
  • What good fresh flour looks and feels like

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 6

Cleaning & Caring for Your Mill

Simple care so your mill keeps working well for years.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • How to clean your mill after use
  • Simple routine care
  • What to avoid so it lasts

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 7

Milling Schedule for Busy Moms

A realistic weekly routine so fresh flour fits into a busy life.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • A realistic weekly milling routine
  • How much to mill and when
  • How to fit it around family life

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 8

Sourdough Starter Prep

Get your starter ready for baking with fresh milled flour.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • How to prepare your starter for fresh milled flour
  • What to expect as it adapts
  • Keeping it healthy week to week

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 9

Bake a Sandwich Loaf (yeast & sourdough)

Your first loaf, made both ways, step by step.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • How to bake a sandwich loaf with yeast
  • How to bake the same loaf with sourdough
  • A printable recipe for both

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

Module 10

The Rules of Baking With Freshly Milled Flour

What changes when you bake with fresh flour, and how to adjust.

By the end of this module, you will have learned:

  • What changes when you bake with fresh flour
  • How to adjust for the difference
  • Common surprises and how to handle them

Video · Written walkthrough · Printable PDF

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Included with your enrollment

  • Sourdough 101
  • A list of the most asked questions and answers around freshly milled flour
Why fresh flour
Trading toxic dead flourfor homemade, fresh, nutritious flour.
Made for beginners

Is this course for you?

If you want real food on your table and a clear, simple place to start, yes.

  • 01You want to feed your family real, nutrient-dense food
  • 02You're new to milling and want clear, jargon-free guidance
  • 03You're a busy mom who needs a simple milling schedule
  • 04You want to save money by buying bulk grain
Hi, I'm <em>Lorina</em>
Meet your teacher

Hi, I'm Lorina

Milling flour changed the way I feed my family. It brought confidence back into my kitchen. I created this course to make the process simple, with everything in one place, so you don't have to piece it together from scattered videos and blogs.

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Ready to mill your own flour?

$127.00one-time payment · lifetime access

  • 10 modules: video, written walkthrough and printable PDF
  • How to choose a mill and grain
  • Bake your first loaf, sourdough or yeast
  • Bonus: Sourdough 101 and a most-asked-questions list

Secure checkout. Instant access after purchase.

Common Questions

How long do I have access?

You get lifetime access with a one-time payment.

Do I need a mill before I start?

No. The course walks you through buying a mill (Module 03) and buying grain (Module 04), so you can learn first and buy with confidence.

Is this course good for beginners?

Yes. It's made for beginners: streamlined, jargon-free and built for busy schedules.

What's included?

10 modules, each with a video tutorial, a written walkthrough and a printable PDF. You also get the Sourdough 101 bonus and a list of the most asked questions and answers around freshly milled flour.

Does it cover both sourdough and yeast bread?

Yes. Module 08 gets your sourdough starter ready, and Module 09 walks you through baking a sandwich loaf both ways, with yeast and with sourdough.

Do I have to watch at a set time?

No. The lessons are on-demand, so you can learn at your own pace.

Is there a place to ask questions?

Yes. Our free Facebook community is open to anyone, and it's a friendly place to ask questions and see what other home millers are baking.

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