Comments on: Whole grains in hiding: More fiber in every sweet bite http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:09:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Lish http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14986 Lish Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:29:20 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14986 I love these cookies, have made them once a week since the blog. Unlike Corey, I added extra orange flavor with the dark chocolate, cranberry, cherry, pecan combo I did, using the orange oil. To me nothing is as rich or yummy as the combo of orange and chocolate. I have also done a coconut, walnut, butterscotch chip combo and a dried pineapple, coconut, macadamia nut combo that was a big hit. I also have a question. How long is too long to keep the dough in the fridge, and by that I mean how long before it will adversely affect the spread of the cookie. One batch sat for near a week, due to a crazy week and the cookies did not spread at all. Is it because of the prolonged fridge storage? Thanks! <strong>Yes, Lish, I think maybe 3 days would be your outside limit, though I haven't tested this. I think the starch just degrades too much, the leavening loses its punch... lots of stuff happens. Just throw it in the freezer if you can't use it after a few days. PJH</strong> I love these cookies, have made them once a week since the blog. Unlike Corey, I added extra orange flavor with the dark chocolate, cranberry, cherry, pecan combo I did, using the orange oil. To me nothing is as rich or yummy as the combo of orange and chocolate. I have also done a coconut, walnut, butterscotch chip combo and a dried pineapple, coconut, macadamia nut combo that was a big hit. I also have a question. How long is too long to keep the dough in the fridge, and by that I mean how long before it will adversely affect the spread of the cookie. One batch sat for near a week, due to a crazy week and the cookies did not spread at all. Is it because of the prolonged fridge storage? Thanks!

Yes, Lish, I think maybe 3 days would be your outside limit, though I haven’t tested this. I think the starch just degrades too much, the leavening loses its punch… lots of stuff happens. Just throw it in the freezer if you can’t use it after a few days. PJH

]]> By: Corey http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14718 Corey Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:08:58 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14718 I made these cookies a few days after this post went up and they are killer!! I used chopped up dark chocolate, almonds, and a mix of dried cherries and cranberries, gave some old fashioned oats a quick pulse in the blender, and skipped the OJ since 1) I don't care much about spread and 2) I just couldn't bring myself to add orange to chocolate despite the promise that the flavor doesn't come through. They were great! Actually, they are still great since I pre-portioned and froze the dough. Just had another one this evening (which is what prompted me to post) and it was as perfect as a cookie can be -- no whole wheaty taste or bitterness at all. Thanks!! <strong>Corey, love the flavor combo of add-ins you came up with... PJH</strong> I made these cookies a few days after this post went up and they are killer!! I used chopped up dark chocolate, almonds, and a mix of dried cherries and cranberries, gave some old fashioned oats a quick pulse in the blender, and skipped the OJ since 1) I don’t care much about spread and 2) I just couldn’t bring myself to add orange to chocolate despite the promise that the flavor doesn’t come through. They were great! Actually, they are still great since I pre-portioned and froze the dough. Just had another one this evening (which is what prompted me to post) and it was as perfect as a cookie can be — no whole wheaty taste or bitterness at all. Thanks!!

Corey, love the flavor combo of add-ins you came up with… PJH

]]> By: LauraB http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14678 LauraB Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:46:46 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14678 Hi there: I'm wondering if you have a recipe for white whole wheat pancakes. I tried the flour this weekend and the pancakes didn't come out very good. Very flat. <b>Sorry this didn't work out for your WWW pancakes. There are many recipes on line under the heading of pancakes that may be more successful for you. The Whole Grain Baking Book is also another source of whole grain recipes that many rave about. Maybe your local library can help you while this is added to your wish list? Irene at KAF</b> Hi there:

I’m wondering if you have a recipe for white whole wheat pancakes. I tried the flour this weekend and the pancakes didn’t come out very good. Very flat.

Sorry this didn’t work out for your WWW pancakes. There are many recipes on line under the heading of pancakes that may be more successful for you. The Whole Grain Baking Book is also another source of whole grain recipes that many rave about. Maybe your local library can help you while this is added to your wish list? Irene at KAF

]]> By: Shannon http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14542 Shannon Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:08:13 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14542 I use WWW flour almost exclusively in my baking and love it, but haven't been happy with most of the cookies I have come up with so far - looking forward to trying this out. One of my kids is allergic to oats, though, so do you have a suggestion for making the cookies with only wheat flour? I could substitute 3/8 cup WWW for 3/4 cup oats, but I imagine I might also need to add more liquid? <strong>Or you could try Barley Flakes, item 1593 perhaps? Frank @ KAF.</strong> I use WWW flour almost exclusively in my baking and love it, but haven’t been happy with most of the cookies I have come up with so far - looking forward to trying this out. One of my kids is allergic to oats, though, so do you have a suggestion for making the cookies with only wheat flour? I could substitute 3/8 cup WWW for 3/4 cup oats, but I imagine I might also need to add more liquid?

Or you could try Barley Flakes, item 1593 perhaps? Frank @ KAF.

]]> By: Maggie http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14386 Maggie Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:02:04 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14386 I'm always trying to get more whole grains in my baking and your blog inspired me. I modified the KAF Oatmeal Cookie recipe using some of your tips. It is pretty similar to your recipe, but not exact. My final recipe was closer to the other. I used the white whole wheat flour instead of AP, used old-fashioned oats without processing (we like oatmeal!) and put the dough in the fridge (2 days since that was convenient). My son who requested the cookies prefers his oatmeal cookies plain, so no add-ins. They turned out better than any oatmel cookie I've ever made! Thanks for the motivation to try more whole grains! P.S. I also used my new tsp cookie scoop from KAF for the first time. It made it extra fun and easy to get evenly sized cookies! I’m always trying to get more whole grains in my baking and your blog inspired me. I modified the KAF Oatmeal Cookie recipe using some of your tips. It is pretty similar to your recipe, but not exact. My final recipe was closer to the other. I used the white whole wheat flour instead of AP, used old-fashioned oats without processing (we like oatmeal!) and put the dough in the fridge (2 days since that was convenient). My son who requested the cookies prefers his oatmeal cookies plain, so no add-ins. They turned out better than any oatmel cookie I’ve ever made! Thanks for the motivation to try more whole grains! P.S. I also used my new tsp cookie scoop from KAF for the first time. It made it extra fun and easy to get evenly sized cookies!

]]> By: danielle http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14316 danielle Sun, 31 May 2009 12:20:42 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14316 These were EXCELLENT!!! I used dried cherries and choc chips. I used 2T. milk instead of oj-very yummy! Thanks for a great recipe! These were EXCELLENT!!! I used dried cherries and choc chips. I used 2T. milk instead of oj-very yummy! Thanks for a great recipe!

]]> By: Martha http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14280 Martha Fri, 29 May 2009 21:35:04 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14280 Thanks for such a great post. I always pick up a tip or two every time I stop by the King Arthur site and can't wait to give these cookies a try. Thanks for such a great post. I always pick up a tip or two every time I stop by the King Arthur site and can’t wait to give these cookies a try.

]]> By: myrna sossner http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14216 myrna sossner Thu, 28 May 2009 15:03:45 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14216 OK, so I am cheating or whatever. I just read your blog about the whole grain cookies and do not have the time to read all the comments ... I want to mix up a batch but have questions that may have been answered already... I have the regular rolled oats and (non-white) whole wheat flour on hand. I want to make these cookies for adults, no children so "hiding" the healthy stuff is not an issue. May I go ahead? As I often say "I love KAF" because it is just a superior product and brings back memories of my father's western Mass. grocery store. Thank you.<b> Have fun with it. Mary @ KAF</b> OK, so I am cheating or whatever. I just read your blog about the whole grain cookies and do not have the time to read all the comments … I want to mix up a batch but have questions that may have been answered already…
I have the regular rolled oats and (non-white) whole wheat flour on hand. I want to make these cookies for adults, no children so “hiding” the healthy stuff is not an issue. May I go ahead?
As I often say “I love KAF” because it is just a superior product and brings back memories of my father’s western Mass. grocery store. Thank you. Have fun with it. Mary @ KAF

]]> By: Deanne http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14200 Deanne Thu, 28 May 2009 00:04:05 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14200 These were really terrific! I made the dough a couple days ahead. The texture on bake day was perfect, but they did soften up by the second day. These were really terrific! I made the dough a couple days ahead. The texture on bake day was perfect, but they did soften up by the second day.

]]> By: kathy http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14166 kathy Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:43 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/05/21/whole-grains-in-hiding-more-fiber-in-every-sweet-bite/#comment-14166 Love the cookies, Love the sausage scones, Love the strawberry rhubarb pie from your pie making class a few years ago. White whole wheat flour in them all. It was a total KAF Memorial Day! Love the cookies, Love the sausage scones, Love the strawberry rhubarb pie from your pie making class a few years ago. White whole wheat flour in them all. It was a total KAF Memorial Day!

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