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Bircher muesli: how to make oats soak liquid

Recently I've been making bircher muesli for breakfast, but oat flakes never seem to soak much liquid. They remain mostly a separate layer in a milk soup (separate from milk and from each other). And I'm looking to achieve more of a rice pudding…
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What additional ingredients and steps to take to make fast cooking oatmeal from oats?

I am specifically dealing with oat flakes, however I would be happy to hear answers from the spectrum of oats. Preferably cheap, healthy, fast and easy but a comparison of the different possible methods would be great. If anybody could tag this post…
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Oats with milk without microwave

What is the best way to make oats with milk when there is no microwave available? I am not sure how I can warm it up without either burning the milk or making it taste bad.
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I'm using steel cut oats flour to make bread and muffins but the insides are mushy and wet

I bake them in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes but it seems the insides refuses to harden and dry any advice? PS: The mixture is (oat flour, baking powder, mashed banana, Jam, milk, maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, nuts) Thanks
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Oat Flour for pasta not rolling well?

I experimented by substituting all purpose flour with oat flour that I ground up myself from organic oatmeal for pasta intended for ravioli. I used roughly 3 cups of oat flour : 4 eggs ratio, Kneeded it into dough, let it rest for 30 minutes…
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What is the benefit of overnight oats compared to traditional oatmeal cooking methods?

The primary advantage I hear people talk about is that overnight oats take "little prep time", but isn't that true of oatmeal anyway? Is it just a fad because it's something different and you can use a mason jar? Or is there a true reason or benefit…
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Does protein powder still work after a few days in overnight oats?

I've been getting into overnight oats recently, and thinking about getting more protein in them. Some recipes (for example, here) suggest just adding protein powder. But, at least one manufacturer says this: Q: Will my protein drink lose potency if…
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Could oat flour be the cause of gritty texture in chic chip cookies?

I use the creaming method with electric mixer. I bought oat flour (did not make it). I’ve tried adding egg yolk and sifting. I don’t want anyone to tell that I’m not using regular flour by the texture. I use room temperature butter. I put in frig…
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How to make microwaved porridge thicker

In the morning, I usually have porridge with a bit of fruit. The issue is that the porridge oats always seem to retain their shape and never become very sticky, even after I leave it for a few seconds after microwaving. I use 40g of Kavanagh's…
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Side effects of overnight Oats , Overnight fenugreek

i started to eat overnight oats . But i want to know what are the side effects of it . Because i am not cooking or heating the oats . So i am really worrying if any kind of bacteria will enter to our body . I just mix oats and milk and honey in a…
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Why do we add salt in porridge?

Many porridge recipes require salt. Even if it will be a ''sweet'' porridge. Is there any chemical reason for this ingredient?
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Can you mix oat and wheat flakes into bread mix?

When mixing wheat flour to make bread, can I add some wheat and oat flakes?
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How can I reheat oats in the minimal time without microwave?

I warm up steel cut oats I cooked and stored in the refrigerator. To warm the portion I use 4x the portion's size in water. I.e. for 50gr I use 200gr water. This takes me 15 mins. Is there a faster way to do this without a microwave? Update: I fill…
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How can I keep my reheated Oats from sticking together?

I usually make steel cut oats in a rice cooker (1:3 ratio of oats and water) and generally have a couple of servings left over. When I try to reheat in the microwave it comes out all congealed together in small little chunks. Even if I put a little…
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Will mechanical blending denature alpha amylase / glucoamylase?

I am trying to break down the starches in a certain variety of oats in the most efficient way possible. I have to break the whole oats down after cooking, so they are fine particles for the amylase to do its work. However, if I add the amylase at…
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