Spring wheats are planted just prior to or in April. They do not go through a dormant stage, but mature until harvested. Planting of winter wheats begins before September in the northern United States and continues through October in the southern regions. The wheat will then become dormant until spring, when it will mature until harvest. A closer look inside the mill shows us how flour is made and the great care and science used to make this basic ingredient for so many favorite foods.
Every mill is just a little different, depending on the kind of flour needed for the end product.
However, most mills follow most of the steps in roughly the same order. Those steps are described in this section. Tips for preparing hot breakfast cereals and bread recipes.