About this episode

This episode discusses the best whole wheat flour for pastries and shares a favorite oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.

The episode explains the best whole wheat flour to use when making pastries, or the best combination of whole wheat flours for making bread. White whole wheat flour or previously referred to as gold whole wheat flour-the spring wheat that is lighter and best for use in pastries. Amazon.com : Wheat Montana Prairie Gold 100% Whole Wheat Flour (Pack of Two – 5 Lb. Bags) : Grocery & Gourmet Food Amazon.com : Shibolim White Whole Wheat Flour, 5lb (2 Pack) | Triple Sifted Flour | 100% Whole Grain | Certified Kosher : Grocery & Gourmet Food The recipe outlined is the Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. 1 C softened butter unsalted preferred, 1.5 C of brown sugar. Cream in mixer or beat hard by hand. Add one egg, beat again, 1tsp vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of water beat again. Then add in a flour mixture that should be measured in a different bowl first. 1.5 cups of white whole wheat flour/gold flour. 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Beat for a couple of minutes then add in the oats 2 C, 1.5 C of raisins (or sub 3/4 C of chocolate chips and 3/4 C of walnuts), beat until just combined. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, bake 10-12 minutes until gold on outside and…

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