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2025-09-02 14:38:28
This hand mill WILL grind nixtamal finely enough for tortillas that puff on the griddle like they're supposed to. You'll get much better results than from a food processor. But here are a few cautionary tips:1). When assembling the mill, screw the grinding plates as tightly together as possible. Otherwise the dough will not be fine or smooth enough. If too much play still remains between the plates, use a half-inch-diameter steel O-ring (not included) as a brace to keep the plates pressed tightly together.2). Although the mill comes with a fairly large attachable hopper, I actually believe it best not to use it for tortilla dough. Feed only a few tablespoons of rinsed nixtamalized corn into the mill at a time, dribbling in just a bit of water as you grind. You want to keep an eye on the process, and the mill's main assembly includes a feeding area that's the right size for this. Watch and monitor the corn as it moves down and along the large screw-shaped auger that guides the corn to the grinding plates.3). For masa that's fine enough, you'll probably need to grind it twice and possibly three times-- again, keeping the plates tightly together, and again, feeding in just a couple spoonfuls at a time. On the second grind you'll probably have to use a wooden spoon handle to occasionally coax the dough to the auger. A few drops of water will help, but not too much! Masa that's wet and sticky won't work.The process obviously requires some labor, and the final consistency will almost certainly be somewhat coarser than the silky-smooth texture you can achieve with the best masa harina. When pressed, the tortillas will have a more rustic, pebbly texture, but they will puff up on the griddle, and they will be tender. And if you're wondering if freshly ground masa is dramatically superior to dough made from reconstituted masa harina, the answer is YES.
LAN
2025-09-01 15:51:22
It works very well, for both wet corn and dry grains.You need to grind and discard about 2 cups of rice to start.
Momma S
2025-08-26 18:12:42
Our grinder arrived with the box bursting open, holes on one end and a dent in the hopper because of poor packaging. At least it was part of a larger order so nothing got lost. It is very heavy for the tiny box it comes in.This grinder is super sturdy and seems to grind well though I could not get a super fine textured flour even after adjusting the grind and regrinding twice. Cleaning after use is straightforward, but the main body is quite heavy so someone with weak hand strength would find this difficult. Plus, flour and grain pieces get stuck in the screw divets and at the base of the grinder. Very hard to get all the flour sludge out. I will start brushing off the flour before washing which should help.Does a decent job grinding and not too hard to push. Good, inexpensive hand powered grinder.
Customer
2025-06-18 14:14:20
Very well-made mill that will serve those who are willing to put in the work to grind grain. There’s not a more difficult grain than whole or split corn to mill into corn meal or virtually flour. It’s very hard and will put any mill to the test. Disregard the comment on finish of product. This is called tinning of metal in order to prevent corrosion. Also comments regarding cleaning are hard to determine why they are challenged, but it breaks down very simply, and is easy to clean. If you don’t want to work by an electric mill, but if you’re willing to put in the time, this converted a 50 pound split corn bag into cornmeal in two hours with two arthritic shoulders, so go figure.
Stephanie
2025-05-08 18:20:19
This mill is awesome. I can't believe it for the price. If this thing were made in the USA, it would be 3X the price at least. I've ground black beans and wheat berries through it so far. The picture is wheat berries (left) and the flour made from it using this grain mill (right). Will it make super fine flour like you buy at the store? No...But I think it can make it fine enough to make a coarser bread with, which is my goal here. The trick is to run whatever you're grinding through it successively to get it finer and finer each time. Time consuming? Yeah, a little. But it's fun work, and the kids love it. Also, super easy to assemble/disassemble to clean. After several time of use, no wear and tear is visible anywhere on the mill. I think this thing will last a long time as it's built very solidly (all the tough parts are cast iron, the handle is real wood, the hopper seems like it's aluminum, the bottom guard on the vice is rubber to keep from scratching any surfaces, and the only plastic piece is the little red cover). Very impressed and will probably buy another as back-up, for non-kitchen uses (like crushing up feed for young chickens).
Raquel
2025-04-09 12:59:12
This works well if you want a coarse, cornmeal type of grind. It won’t grind finely enough to make bread. I will have to invest in an electric mill.
Abigail M.
2025-03-20 09:14:54
Cumple perfectamente con su función, se siente muy estable y tritura perfectamente los granos, estoy 100% satisfecha
Christian T
2025-02-23 10:08:37
Needed a grinder for hard dry corn and this did it effortlessly in 2 minutes, on my picture this is as coarse as it goes. Could be too small if youre going for 10+kgs but it will do it.Sturdy, heavy, all cast iron, SS hopper with roughly 1.5kg capacity. The only plastic part is the cover.Shipped oiled as it should, easy to assemble, disassemble, clean. No metal fragments in finish product.This is the quality tool your great grand parents used that you can still find in working condition in antique shops.
Manfred Guentner
2025-02-15 17:06:58
Wurde sehr schnell von Amazon US geliefert.Trichter und Mühle sind genau die Größe die ich wollte. In den Trichter geht ca. ein 0.5l Messbecher Erbsen rein. Getrocknete Kichererbsen, Erbsen oder Bohnen sind kein Problem. Getreide und Reis sowieso nicht. Die maximale Feinheit ist recht gut.Hier liest man oft Klagen über Maschienenöl Reste und Abrieb. Ich habe den Teichter mit Vogelsand gefüllt und mehrfach duchgelassen. Danach noch einen Trichter Reis. Danach gibt es keinen Abrieb mehr. Und natürlich muss man, wie bei Kleidung, das Ganze einmal mit Bürste und Spülmittel reinigen.Danach hat man eine Mühle zum vererben.
Daniel McG
2024-12-20 11:57:46
I don't usually write review but I am compelled to share my awful experience with this seller after purchasing the Victoria Grain Grinder. The product arrived in a deplorable state - covered in a layer of filth and oil. The teeth of the grinder were visibly damaged, clearly indicating prior use. What's worse is that the packaging arrived half-opened, strongly suggesting a repackaged return.I've attached images that illustrate the appalling condition I received the product in. This is an absolute disgrace to any standard of quality control. It's not just about a damaged item; it's about the blatant disregard for the customer.I rated this purchase 1 star, but if I could, I would rate it 0.Consider this a warning to potential buyers - steer clear of this seller. The product quality is substandard. Save yourself the headache and look elsewhere for your purchase.
Lewi
2024-12-17 14:36:10
Grobe Verarbeitung aber robust und funktioniert einwandfrei
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