Fresh Milled Flour - The MKDOUGH Difference
COMING SOON: A Flour Revolution at MKDOUGH
We're thrilled to announce that MKDOUGH will soon be offering bakes with our own fresh milled flour! This is a game-changer for flavor, nutrition, and our commitment to true artisanal baking. We've invested in a stone mill that allows us to transform whole grains into vibrant, living flour just hours before baking – preserving nutrients, enhancing flavors, and connecting us even more deeply to the entire bread-making process.
What Makes Fresh Milled Flour Different?
Unlike commercial flour that might sit in warehouses and on shelves for months, fresh milled flour is exactly what it sounds like – flour that's milled shortly before use. When grains are freshly milled, the entire kernel (bran, germ, and endosperm) is ground into flour while preserving all its natural components.
Commercial flour processing typically removes the nutrient-rich bran and germ to increase shelf life, then enriches the flour with synthetic vitamins to replace what was lost. With fresh milling, we're keeping all those natural nutrients intact from grain to loaf.
The Nutritional Powerhouse in Every Bite
Fresh milled flour packs an impressive nutritional punch that simply can't be matched by flour that's been sitting on shelves:
Vitamin Retention: Studies show that up to 40% of vitamin content in flour is lost within the first 24 hours after milling, and up to 85-90% is lost after 3-4 days. Our fresh milled flour preserves these vital nutrients.
Mineral Wealth: Fresh milled flour contains significantly higher amounts of zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium – minerals many Americans are deficient in according to the CDC.
Living Enzymes: These delicate components break down during commercial processing and storage, but remain active in fresh milled flour, aiding digestion and nutrient absorption.
Natural Fiber: The intact bran provides substantial dietary fiber that supports gut health and helps regulate blood sugar levels – something that's stripped away in refined commercial flours.
What's particularly exciting is that these nutrients work synergistically in their natural form, meaning your body can absorb and utilize them more effectively than synthetic vitamins added back into refined flour.
Flavor That Can't Be Bought Off the Shelf
Beyond nutrition, the difference in taste is remarkable. Fresh milled flour brings complexity, aroma, and character to bread that's impossible to achieve with aged flour. You'll notice:
Rich, nutty undertones from the intact grain oils
Aromatic qualities that fill your home
A natural sweetness that reduces the need for added sugars
Exceptional texture with a moist crumb and robust crust
Many describe their first bite of fresh milled bread as an "aha" moment – suddenly understanding what bread is supposed to taste like.
Our Milling Approach
At MKDOUGH, we'll be using an impact mill with stainless steel heads that grinds the grain at cool temperatures to preserve nutrients that would be damaged by the heat of high-speed industrial milling. We're sourcing heritage and ancient grain varieties from small farms committed to sustainable agriculture, including:
Turkey Red Wheat
Einkorn
Spelt
Rye
Emmer
Each grain brings its own flavor profile and nutritional benefits to our breads. We'll be milling these grains within 24 hours of baking to ensure maximum freshness, flavor, and nutrition.
How to Experience Fresh Milled Magic
In the upcoming months, we'll be introducing our fresh milled line gradually as we perfect recipes, incorporate grain varieties and customer preferences.
Pre-orders will open before our launch, and quantities will initially be limited as we perfect our processes. Join our waitlist today by signing up for menu alerts on our Hotplate site ( https://www.hotplate.com/mkdough ) and be first in line to experience the difference.
The Future Is Fresh
By bringing milling in-house, we're not just improving our bread – we're reconnecting with traditional baking methods that prioritize nutrition and flavor over shelf-life. We're excited to share this journey with you and invite you to taste the remarkable difference that comes from flour that's truly alive.