Whole Oats

[mama_bel]

From our organic co-op I accidentally ordered whole oats (as in grains) rather than rolled oats.  I have a couple of kilos of oats and not sure what to do with them.  I'm guessing I could mill them into oat flour, and add it in part with other flours in baking.  But I'm wondering if there's anything else tried and tested in the Thermomix?

[Thermomixer]

I haven't tried/tested anything with whole oats, but can say that I love porridge made from whole oats that have been ground up and then cooked as per porridge.

My grandfather, who had a farm in the Mallee district of Victoria, used to grind his oats up for porridge in a little mill like the ones used for mincing meat.  It was my favourite type of porridge.  It takes longer to cook, but he used to cook it on the slow combustion stove.

No reason not to use it ground up in breads as per spelt/wheat etc.  Also soak it overnight and chop it to make grain breads.

[mama_bel]

Thank you!  I must admit they are still in the freezer awaiting inspiration.  I must make oat porridge whilst it's still porridge season.

[CreamPuff63]

I had a go today at making Basic Crackers which is on this forum, and 100g of oats was required for milling. Seeing as there are lots of yummy dip recipes, home-made crackers make a healthy alternative to some other commercial crackers which contain lots of salt and additives.

[cathy79]

Maybe you could try grinding some for bread, instead of 100g whole wheat grain?
How did the oat porridge go?

[brazen20au]

oats don't make very good bread flour as they are naturually gluten free - they have some gluten due to cross contamination in growing / processing - so they don't have the 'stretch' that higher gluten grains do.

[cathy79]

Fair enough - Thanks Brazen

[brazen20au]

no probs, i actually tried using them before we had to learn about gluten and was so disappointed that they don't work well but had no idea why lol

[Thermomixer]

Yeah - that's why it is hard to find/make good GF breads - the gluten makes it elastic and like normal bread

[Salsa Picante]

Hi!

If you use 100g milled oats plus 400g wheat flour, your fine with baking bread.

I use them for a fresh cereal in the morning. Maybe I get around making it tomorrow, then I will post the recipe plus picture. Usually I just make it from scatch, so tomorrow IŽll be more attentive and write everythin down .

I also make a drink from them!

[Salsa Picante]

Here it is!

I hope you like it!

[Thermomixer]

Thanks for that 

[mama_bel]

Thanks!  YUM!