09/26/2025
Why Are Fresh-Milled Flour Recipes in Grams?
When you bake with fresh-milled flour, consistency matters. Unlike store-bought flour, fresh flour can vary in density depending on the grain, how finely it’s milled, and even how much natural moisture it holds.
Measuring by cups = inconsistent. A cup of fluffy, just-milled flour can weigh much less than a cup of denser flour. That small difference can throw off your bread, cookies, and cakes.
Measuring by grams = precision. Grams give you exact amounts every time, no matter how the flour settles. This means your dough hydrations stay on target, your loaves rise properly, and every bake turn out the way you intended!
Think of it like this: measuring cups are approximate, but grams precise.
Measuring in grams with a digital scale is also handy when all of your measuring cups are dirty :)
