![]() In lieu of those bags, used Mason jars that will keep the flour fresh without worry about bug or rodent infestations. Note: The zip type sealable bags are handy and can be easily stacked, however it must me noted that there are certain bugs and moths that can breach plastic, and plastic is no defense against mice, so if you have a problem, just place those bags into the freezer until ready to use. Medium to Fine grind is preferred for baking and homemade skin products. Quick, simple and ready to use or Label and Store in air-tight containers in the pantry or freezer (to prevent bugs if using zip type plastic bags). If using a manual grinder, run the oats through a few times until the grind is achieved that you prefer. Empty the device between loads so you achieve an even grind. Pulse if using a food processor or Blender. Place half cup at a time of the oats into the grinding device of choice. Mason jar with Lid or other tight-sealing container Using it to flour your work surface when making traditional breads while kneading, won't toughen the dough like a wheat flour can.įood Processor, Blender or manual food grinder It's a versatile flour that can be used to thicken soups or used in baking your favorite breads and treats and making your own instant oat cereal.įlour made from oats lends a fluffy, light texture to cookies and cakes, that often result in heavy end product when using other gluten free flour and not quite as pleasing as those made with cake flour or even white wheat flour. Oat flour can be combined with other gluten free flour in baking or used alone in baking or used as part Oat and part Wheat Flour. If you purchase the packaged cereal oats, it will cost more, but still less than the pre-ground flour. I buy from bulk food and it cost about 98 cents per pound. You can either purchase that in the hot cereal section of the grocery store or in bulk food stores or in Health Food stores. ![]() Technically it takes no special tools since most will have a blender or food processor among their small appliances and if not those, a simple manual food grinder/meat grinder or even coffee grinder will do the trick, so if off grid is the goal, you won't even have to use electricity.Īll you need is old fashioned Rolled Oats, not the instant type. ![]() So the savings of grinding your own speaks for itself. Oat flour costs between $3 and $5.00 per pound, yet rolled oats or oat grits cost about $1.00 per pound. Just store in Mason jars or seal-tight containers to use whenever you have a recipe calling for Oat Flour. ONE ingredient, a Food Chopper, Blender or Food Processor and voila, a matter of minutes to make enough for your recipe or make enough ahead for several recipes. Oat Flour is naturally gluten free, however it can be cross contaminated with regular wheat flour at the mill, so check the labels, if you are Celiac or making goods for others that are Celiac.
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