If you've got a Cambridge Blender with a dry mill attachment, you're sitting on a small but mighty tool that can seriously upgrade your kitchen game. Whether you're grinding spices, coffee beans, or making homemade flours, the dry mill helps you get fresh, flavorful results—fast. Here's a breakdown of how to make the most of it.

1. What is a Dry Mill Attachment?
The dry mill is a compact jar that usually comes with your Cambridge blender set. Unlike the wet blending jar, it's designed specifically for grinding dry ingredients like spices, coffee beans, seeds, and grains. The blades are typically shorter and stronger to handle hard textures.

Cambridge BL-217 With Dry Mill
Cambridge BL-222 – 2-in-1 Blender & Grinder

2. Perfect for Grinding Spices
Freshly ground spices are a game-changer in cooking. Use the dry mill to grind black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and more. Just add small amounts and pulse until you reach your desired texture.

🧂 Pro Tip: Clean the jar immediately after grinding strong-smelling spices to avoid flavor transfer.

 How to Use a Blender for Grinding Spices

3. Brew Better with Freshly Ground Coffee
Coffee lovers know—freshly ground beans = better-tasting coffee. Use your dry mill to grind whole beans just before brewing for maximum aroma and flavor.

☕ Grind Settings: Pulse for coarse grind (French press), medium (drip coffee), or fine (espresso).
📌 Don’t overload the jar—grind in small batches for best results.

 How to Grind Coffee Beans With a Blender

4. Make Your Own Flours and Powders
The dry mill can easily grind rice, oats, or lentils into flour for baking or gluten-free cooking. You can even make sugar powder (icing sugar) from granulated sugar for desserts.

🧁 Try This: Grind almonds to make homemade almond flour for keto or gluten-free recipes.

 Homemade Oat Flour in a Blender

5. Use the Pulse Function for Better Control
The pulse button is your best friend when using the dry mill. It prevents overheating and gives you control over the texture—whether you're looking for coarse spice rubs or ultra-fine powders.

⚙️ Reminder: Always pause after every 10-15 seconds to let the motor cool slightly.

Tips for Using a Blender's Pulse Function

6. Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
Keeping your dry mill clean helps it last longer and prevents flavor mixing.

🧼 Quick Cleaning Hack: Add dry rice and run the blender for 10 seconds—it absorbs leftover oils and removes residue.

Wash with mild soap and avoid soaking the motor base.

Store the dry mill jar separately to keep it dry and dust-free.

Blender Cleaning Tips

Final Thoughts
The dry mill attachment on your Cambridge Blender is a compact but powerful tool for everyday use. From spices and coffee to homemade flours and powdered sugar, it adds flavor and freshness to your food with zero hassle.

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