The Little Mill

28/11/2022

Is it too early to say the 'C' word? 🎄

We're already starting to feel festive here at The Little Mill, which is why we've baked these indulgent Cranberry and Walnut Brownies using our Brownie Mix for a quick sweet treat as we start thinking about the Christmas decs!

You can find our Brownie Mix in selected Dunnes Stores.

24/11/2022

If you're planning to entertain friends and family, or just fancy treating yourself, why not try this homemade Irish soda bread recipe, topped with melt-in-the-mouth smoked salmon, a splash of fresh lemon juice and finished with cracked pepper?

Using our Irish Soda Bread Mix, you can bake a fresh loaf in just over half an hour. Find us in selected Dunnes Stores.

You will need: 1 wooden spoon or spatula, a bowl to mix in, a knife, a 2Lb home baking tin, 430 ml of full fat milk and an oven.

Turn the oven on to 200C (fan assisted electric oven) gas mark 6 or moderately hot. And lightly grease your 2Lb tin.

MIX:
Pour the contents of the premix bag (450g) into your mixing bowl and add the milk. Using the wooden spoon mix gently until you form a smooth wet dough.

TIN:
Spoon the dough into the greased baking tin. Lightly press the dough into the corners with your fingers. To help the dough rise, using a wet knife cut the dough lengthways down the centre of the dough about 1’’/ 3cm deep.

BAKE:
Place in your preheated oven straight away and bake for 35-40 minutes. When the bread is baked an inserted skewer should come out clean. Turn onto a wire cooling tray and allow to cool before serving.

TOP:
With smoked salmon and finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and some cracked pepper.

19/11/2022

We've spotted this indulgent Treacle Bread recipe using plain wholemeal flour from Her.ie and we can't wait to give it a try!

Using soda bread as the base, this easily adaptable recipe creates a sweet snack perfect for a late morning or afternoon. Will you be giving it a try?

Check out this recipe for Treacle Bread brought to us by the Head Chef and owner of Bakestone Cafe/Deli/Bakery, Ali Honour....

10/11/2022

From traditionally milled flours, to easy-to-use baking mixes, The Little Mill uses the best-quality ingredients and wheat, that can be used to bake indulgent chocolate brownies, Irish soda bread, tasty scones, crunchy biscuits, cakes and much, much more.

Our full range can be found in SuperValu Ireland stores across Ireland.

08/11/2022

As we head into the winter months, our local farmers will start to prep their land for the next year's crop, that will eventually become our delicious, locally milled range of flours.

We love to watch the crops grow from a tiny seed to luscious wheat in the fields that are no further than 20km from our mill.

05/11/2022

Whip up some freshly baked scones in a matter of moments with our easy-to-use White Scone Mix. And if you're feeling fruity, why not add a handful of juicy raisins or sultanas to the mix? We'll be serving ours slightly warm with jam and thick clotted cream!

Our White Scone Mix can be found in selected Dunnes Stores.

02/11/2022

Have you spotted our flours in your local SuperValu Ireland store? From Plain Wholemeal, to Spelt and Strong Seeded, there's a flour for any occasion, whatever you are baking - be it sweet or savoury.

We take great pride in traditionally milling our flours the same way our forebears did over hundreds of years ago, so you can create the best possible bakes.

Can't find us in store? Just ask your store manager and they'll be able to order it for you.

28/10/2022

If you're planning your very own bake-off this weekend, get the children involved with our pre-mix Brownie and Scone Mixes.

Ready to be baked within a few minutes, the children will love stirring up these flavoursome mixes to create their very own showstoppers.

Both mixes can be found at selected Dunnes Stores.

25/10/2022

There's nothing more comforting than the smell of freshly baked soda bread, especially as the nights draw in and the air gets a little crisper.

Our easy-to-use Irish Soda Bread Mix allows you to prepare a loaf in just five minutes. And for an extra warming kick, we've added a sprinkling of mixed spice and some dried fruit - find the recipe below if you'd like to give it a go.

Our Irish Soda Bread Mix can be found in SuperValu Ireland Stores nationwide.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35-40 minutes
Makes: One loaf

Ingredients:
The Little Mill Irish Soda Bread Mix
1 tsp mixed spice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
100g dried mixed fruit
1 tbsp honey
430ml/14.5 fl. oz. of milk

Method:
Turn your oven on to 165°C/325°F/Gas mark 3 and lightly grease your 2lb/900g loaf tin with butter.

Empty the contents of the packet into your mixing bowl. Add the mixed spice, ground nutmeg, dried mixed fruit, honey and then milk. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix together until you form a smooth wet dough.

Spoon the dough into the greased baking tin. Lightly press the dough into the corners using your fingers. To help the bread rise, use a wet knife to cut a line lengthways down the centre of the dough approx. 1”/3cm deep.

Place the tin into your preheated oven straight away and bake for 35-40 minutes. When the bread is fully baked an inserted skewer should come out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool before serving.

22/10/2022

Nothing tastes better than warm, buttery homemade shortbread.

In less than 30 minutes you can prepare and bake some delicious, crunchy wholemeal shortbread biscuits using our traditionally milled Plain Wholemeal Flour.

Now, who to share them with...?

Prep: 10 minutes plus chilling
Cook: 12-15 minutes
Makes: 30

Ingredients:
200g butter
100g caster sugar
200g Plain Wholemeal Flour
100g plain flour

Preheat the oven to 180oC, gas mark 4. Line 2-3 baking trays with baking parchment.

Slowly beat together butter and sugar until pale in colour. Add both flours and mix until a dough is formed. Place on a sheet of cling film and roll into a cylinder 5cm in width.

Place in the fridge until firm. Slice into 1/2 cm discs, place on the trays and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Our Plain Wholemeal Flour can be found in selected Dunnes Stores

18/10/2022

We've retained all the nutritional goodness in our Plain Wholemeal Flour simply by the way we mill our locally grown wheat.

The perfect base for biscuits, breads and even buns, this flour offers an authentic taste and texture to your bakes.

You can find it now in SuperValu Ireland stores nationwide.

13/10/2022

We've always believed in 'nothing added, nothing taken away' when it comes to our Little Mill range of flours.

For generations we have gathered wheat from three farms within a 20km radius of our mill and milled using the same, traditional methods as our ancestors.

The result is flour that has a wonderfully unique flavour that contains no additives or preservatives.

11/10/2022

Did you know that in just five minutes you can prepare 10 scones ready to be baked in the oven with our simple Scone Mix, available at selected Dunnes Stores?

All that's needed is a dash of milk and some soft butter to complete the perfect freshly baked scone. And, depending on your mood, you could even add some extra cheddar cheese or dried fruit, too, for some added flavour!

What would be your choice?

05/10/2022

We've elevated our Plain Wholemeal Flour with a generous helping of tasty seeds from brown linseed, to hulled millet, buckwheat, golden linseed and poppyseeds. This special stoneground flour is perfect for whipping up a batch of these delicious breakfast muffins.

And, if you've made too many, you can just pop them in the freezer and save for when you're craving a sweet treat - no one even needs to know they're there 😉

29/09/2022

For hundreds of years our ancestors have been milling locally grown wheat, here on the banks of the River Nore, and we have continued to keep the tradition alive... The result - flour that has a delicious flavour and contains no additives or preservatives.

So, whether you choose our signature plain wholemeal, our wholemeal spelt or something a little special, like our strong seeded, you'll be enjoying flour that is made in the way nature intended.

27/09/2022

Why not skip the takeaway and try making your own pizza this week? Easy Food Magazine has created a step-by-step guide that uses wholemeal flour for the dough base, but when it comes to the pizza toppings… well, we'll leave that for you to decide! 🍕

Easy to make healthy whole-wheat pizza that is topped with delicious pesto, mozzarella and chilli flakes for family and friends to enjoy!

21/09/2022

Have you tried baking with Wholemeal Spelt Flour before?

If not, then why not give our finely milled, locally grown spelt flour a go? It is ideal for making soda bread and provides a delicious nutty, stoneground flavour.

You can grab a pack in your local SuperValu Ireland

13/09/2022

You won't want to miss these scrumptious Cheese Scones using our Scone Mix - an easy and quick way to whip up a baked treat - for the tantalising aroma, as well as the taste!

Follow the recipe below to make 10 cheesy scones in just under 20 minutes that can be served with soups or frozen for a later date. 😊

You can find our scone mix in SuperValu nationwide and select Dunnes Stores.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12-13 minutes
Makes: 10 Scones

Ingredients
✅The Little Mill White Scone Mix
✅175ml/6fl. oz. of milk
✅50g/2oz of soft butter
✅125g grated mature cheddar cheese
✅1 tsp English mustard

Method
1️⃣To get started turn your oven on to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4 and lightly flour your baking tray.

2️⃣Empty the contents of the Scone Baking Mix into your mixing bowl and gently rub in the butter with your fingers, followed by 100g of the grated mature cheddar cheese.

3️⃣Mix the English mustard into the milk and add to the mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until a stiff dough has formed.

4️⃣Remove from the bowl onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead into a soft ball. Allow dough to rest for 2 minutes.

5️⃣Lightly flour your work surface again. Using your rolling pin, roll out the dough until approx. 1”/2cm thick. Use a scone cutter to cut out scones and place each one on a floured baking tray. Press trimmings together and repeat the process until all the dough has been used up.

6️⃣Brush the top of the scones with milk using a pastry brush and top with the remaining 25g grated cheese.

7️⃣Place into your preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

8️⃣Serve with butter.