One of the most important lessons I learned from my trips to the Nutritionist is the difference between soluble and non-soluble fiber. Wheat is non-soluble and Oats are soluble. The only fiber that flushes cholesterol out of our bodies is soluble fiber. We can eat whole wheat bread forever and it "sweeps" a little of the fat and cholesterol out of our bodies, but any form of Oats is the very best for cleaning out the cholesterol and fat.
That tip was expensive, yet enlightening. It began my experiment with oats in bread. Today, I think I perfected the experiment.
Today, I made my usual Bread recipe (see past posts), however, I used Mc Cains Steel Cut oats and ground them into oat flour. I used 4 cups of this flour in place of the some of the freshly ground whole wheat flour. The bread is so soft and fluffy. I was afraid there would not be a high enough gluten content with too much oat flour, but it was perfect.
This Irish Oatmeal, Steel Cut Oats, is also delicious as a cooked hot cereal in the mornings. Add some flax seed and you are in business.
Still working on the cholesterol number and a myriad of other 40+ body issues!!!!
Any bread variation ideas,---bring them on!!!
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