New to breadmaking? Or maybe looking to improve your process? You’re in good company.
There are loaves of reasons for making your own bread:
- The taste
- The control of ingredients
- The joy of becoming more self-sufficient
Whatever your reason may be, we want to help you on your breadmaking journey, and ideally, make the process a little simpler (and more delicious!).
Here are our tips and tools for homemade bread:
#1 – Make your own flour.
Use a grain mill to grind your own grain. Freshly milled flour enhances flavor and texture, giving your homemade bread a truly unique taste. (And of course, the freshest ingredients make the best food!)
Best Mill for Flour: Diamant Grain Mill

USA-Made Mill: Country Living Mill

Compare all our grain mills here.
#2 – Keep prep work simple.
Have you heard of the expression “you’re only as good as your tools”? This applies to breadmaking as well. From mixing dough to baking your loaf, you can simplify the process when you equip your kitchen with the proper tools.
Easiest Way to Bake Bread: West Bend Electric Hi-Rise Bread Maker Machine

Best Hand Tool for Mixing Dough: Old Country Dough Whisk

Best Bread Oven: Dominion Bread Baker

#3 – Slice it with ease.
Regular knives tend to squish bread. Try using a specially designed blade for no-hassle slicing. Bonus: Your slices will look great, too!
Best Manual Slicer: Zassenhaus Bread Slicer with Easy Hand Crank

USA-Made Slicer Knives:


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