grinding flax seeds

[brnmsc37]

Related to the recent post about gadgets, does anyone have a favorite way to grind flax seeds? Things I've been thinking about:
- mortal and pestle
- coffee grinder
- pepper mill

Also, is it okay to grind flax seeds and then not use them for a while, or is it better to grind them as you need them?

Comments

[perseph]

My coffee grinder works well. The only problem is that they are a pain to clean out. I find that it works best to use a dry towel/cloth and wipe the grinder out right away after grinding. I want one of those neat ones where the inside and blades come out so you can wash them in the sink.

I just grind what I'm going to use because the omega 3 starts disappearing when its exposed to air. Keeping the ground seeds in the freezer can help a lot if you grind more at a time.

[vgnwtch]

I use a dry pastry brush to clean mine out.

[vgnwtch]

I like both. Ground flaxseed makes porridge extra creamy.

[brnmsc37]

hmm, good things to think about if i end up purchasing a coffee grinder. thanks!