Recipe calls for rolled oats, I have old fashioned oats - can I substitute them in cookies?

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Can old fashioned oats be used when a cookie recipe calls for rolled oats?



Best Answer

Yes, Old Fashioned Oats and Rolled Oats are two names for the same thing. To wit: "Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been dehusked and steamed, before being rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers and stabilized by being lightly toasted." (from Wikipedia)




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Quick Answer about "Recipe calls for rolled oats, I have old fashioned oats - can I substitute them in cookies?"

For baking, regular rolled oats and quick-cooking are usually interchangeable in a recipe. If your recipe calls for quick-cooking oats and you only have old-fashioned rolled oats, pulse the old-fashioned oats in the food processor a few times.

Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of rolled?

Quick-cooking oats have been rolled, flaked and chopped so they'll cook in about half the time. They will not contribute as much texture to the finished product as old-fashioned oats would, but generally speaking, you can use either type of oatmeal in recipes calling for rolled oats.

Can you substitute normal oats for rolled oats?

Mix Up the Texture In recipes that call for oats, rolled oats provide a chewy, nutty texture and flavor, while quick-cooking oats supply a softer, moister finished product. Both can be used interchangeably in many recipes, and you may even substitute oats for up to one-third of the flour in most baked goods.

What can I use in place of rolled oats?

In baking, rolled oats can generally be substituted with a \xbd + \xbd blend of flour (gluten free or not), and almond meal.

Are quick or old-fashioned oats better for cookies?

Both have been flattened with large rollers, but quick-cooking oats are cut into smaller pieces first. As a result, quick-cooking oats cook faster, and they offer a more delicate texture to baked goods and desserts. If you want a heartier texture, use old-fashioned oats.



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