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| Raven | Dec 1 2010, 03:19 PM Post #1 |
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I am sure that most of you know that it is preferable to store grains in their whole form as the nutrition lasts longer. One option for storing oats is to store them as whole oats. To make oatmeal from whole oats you can grow or order hulless oats and, using a grain roller, you can make your own rolled oats. There are hand rollers that you can buy from Emergency Essentials and Lehman's Hardware. We bought ours years ago from Lehman's. I have not used it yet as I didn't have a source for the hulless oats but the directions say to steam the oats and while still warm to run them through the roller. I have seen that Albert Lea Seed House now has hulless oats. We plan on getting some of these oats for storage and I want to try out the roller. As soon as we get it set up, I will let you know how it works. Has anyone out there ever used a roller? I am curious about any other tips to make it go easier. |
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| Mommacat | Dec 2 2010, 07:45 AM Post #2 |
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I had read the same about steaming the oats prior to rolling them. But, I never could find out for how long or just what the process was - obviously, you can't just toss them into your veggie steamer and crank the heat. So, I am in the dark as to that process. Look forward to hearing how it goes and what you come up with. I agree that having a way to make rolled oats would be a wonderful addition to prepping. |
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| Raven | Dec 7 2010, 10:24 PM Post #3 |
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From what I understand, you only steam what you are going to use very soon. I think that you can put them on a screen over a roaster with water in it and steam them just until they start to swell then run them through a roller. You have to roll them when they are still warm. I want to try it a couple of different ways to see what works but I have to get my little ol' self to Albert Lea to get the oats. |
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| Raven | Dec 8 2010, 10:35 PM Post #4 |
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I just read in a blog that this particular blogger doesn't bother with the steaming and it has worked just fine. They have done it that way for over 10 years with good results. They did suggest using a good roller and only rolling as much as you are going to use at one time. Hulless grains are a must. As I was reading this blog, he mentioned a source of small grains and baking supplies in WI...check out www.barbarasbreadspot.blogspot.com for info. Apparently she orders twice a year. |
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| Mommacat | Dec 9 2010, 12:02 PM Post #5 |
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Oh, thanks for the tip, Raven - I will check it out. |
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| Raven | Dec 9 2010, 12:29 PM Post #6 |
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I still need to make the trip to Albert Lea to get the hull-less oats. Maybe next week end when I don't work. There are also places that sell the seed for hull-less grains to grow on your own. If the growing thing doesn't work out due to weather or growing conditions I am sure that my pigs will be more than happy to clean it up for me. I am going to try to get some seed to start a small patch in the garden and then have some stored as grain for use. |
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| Mommacat | Dec 10 2010, 09:09 AM Post #7 |
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I have a question, well actually two. How come anyone thinks the oats need to be steamed? And, how come you're only supposed to do small amounts? You can buy rolled oats in the store that keep for practically ever and I don't see why home rolled should be any different. Oh, and one more thing, maybe you know. Are toasted oats first rolled, then toasted in an over and can you use them as you would any "oatmeal"? I would seriously miss oatmeal and all the stuff a person can make with it if I wasn't able to get it. |
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| Raven | Dec 10 2010, 10:47 AM Post #8 |
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The steaming was said to make it easier to go through the roller but this person said that the hull-less oats went through his just fine without steaming. You do small amounts for the same reason that you should grind flour in small amounts. As soon as you roll them the oats will start to lose vitamins. The longer time that they are rolled but unused the more vitamins that you lose, same as flour. I would think that the toasted oats are toasted after rolling but I don't know for sure, but in some recipes you have to toast the oatmeal before you add it. It makes sense to me that toasting would come after rolling but, like I said, I am not positive that is how it works. |
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| Mommacat | Dec 11 2010, 10:00 AM Post #9 |
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Thanks, Raven. I love the idea of "home ground", but have absolutely no experience with it. You're right, it does make sense that vitamins and etc. would be lost in the process. Kinda makes me think my "Quaker" stuff isn't as healthy as I've always believed it to be.
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| Raven | Dec 12 2010, 11:30 AM Post #10 |
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That whole vitamin loss has started me to thinking that a bottle or two of good quality storage vitamins per person, might not be a bad plan for the short term after TSHTF. They could help to carry you through until the next growing season hit full swing. There is also the factor that stress (a certainty after the balloon goes up) causes your body to require more nutrients so if your storage foods is diminished in nutritional content, that the vitamins may help your body with cellular repair, stress management and immune strength. Getting sick while needing to keep your body and soul in the same general area could be a tipping factor when survival comes into play. For the most part they would be a valuable insurance policy in the event that you need them. Especially since there is no way to tell how much of the nutrient content of storage food is actually there inspite of what the vendors tell you. |
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