Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I was just wondering if maybe anyone knew.... is flour not raw by default? I haven't eaten white flour for years, but wheat and rye, and other grain flours.... are they not raw? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I always thought flour was not raw. chrisandchris3506 <cw04029 wrote: I was just wondering if maybe anyone knew.... is flour not raw by default? I haven't eaten white flour for years, but wheat and rye, and other grain flours.... are they not raw? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Not sure the process to make flour, but just looking at it makes me not want to eat it. How would you consume flour if you didn't bake it? I know they grind the grains to make flour and grinding makes heat, how much? I do not know that. Personally I do not eat things that can be used to keep wallpaper on the wall!! Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 As a caterer, I grind my own flour all the time. There are no additives added to keep it " fresher longer " or silicas to keep it " flowing smoothly " , just plain ground grain. If it's a grain/seed, I've ground it. It's the same thing as grinding flax seed in your spice mill, except in larger quantities. I tend to do small batches in my spice mill so that I can control the grind as I didn't like the milling attachment on my Champion. I won't attempt to address the " raw " aspects of using it since the items I do use it in are baked. I guess perhaps this may hinge on each person's definition of raw.... Just my nickle's worth.... Kendra ________________________________ rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of SV Monday, January 29, 2007 9:46 AM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] flour? Not sure the process to make flour, but just looking at it makes me not want to eat it. How would you consume flour if you didn't bake it? I know they grind the grains to make flour and grinding makes heat, how much? I do not know that. Personally I do not eat things that can be used to keep wallpaper on the wall!! Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 That's what I was thinking, Kendra. What is your personal definition of raw? I've ground almonds to a very fine grade, not flour quality but close to it for a raw recipe. Found I did not like it, was sort of like eating almond flavored cardboard! It was a dehydrated cookie recipe. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I use spelt flour in my pancakes. I guess this is not raw? I thought it was SV <shavig wrote: That's what I was thinking, Kendra. What is your personal definition of raw? I've ground almonds to a very fine grade, not flour quality but close to it for a raw recipe. Found I did not like it, was sort of like eating almond flavored cardboard! It was a dehydrated cookie recipe. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 So how are you making the spelt pancakes? I'm assuming if they are truly pancakes you are putting them in a frying pan? Then they are cooked and what difference does it make if the flour is raw or not? Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 rawfood , " SV " <shavig wrote: > > Not sure the process to make flour, but just looking at it makes me not want to eat it. How would you consume flour if you didn't bake it? I know they grind the grains to make flour and grinding makes heat, how much? I do not know that. > > Personally I do not eat things that can be used to keep wallpaper on the wall!! > > Shari > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 " So, let me get this straight -- some people are apparently offended by people teaching ................ What the? All I was doing was replying to a question about flour!!! Now I know why people are in such a snit about this group. Shari - who is taking her leave as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 frying pan? no that would be cooking them. I dehydrate it. SV <shavig wrote: So how are you making the spelt pancakes? I'm assuming if they are truly pancakes you are putting them in a frying pan? Then they are cooked and what difference does it make if the flour is raw or not? Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Blondy wrote: > frying pan? no that would be cooking them. I dehydrate it. There is more to being raw than taking the same things you would otherwise cook, and putting them in a dehydrator instead.... Most people make dehydrated flat breads out of sprouted grains or seeds or fruits. Not flour. There are many recipes out there - why not give them a try? For most people, the raw lifestyle is about quality of ingredients and wholeness of food. Hope this helps. Ariannah in Nova Scotia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 There is only one wheat grinder that I have ever heard of that does not heat the grain over 105 and that is the K-TEC brand. All others I have heard heat the grain up to around 150 and not many living foods can survive those tempurtures. PS If you soak your wheat, sprout for one day, and blend it with less liquids than you currently use for your pancakes it should turn out devine in your recipe. When I just ate vegetarian this is what I would do for my tortillas and they came out the fluffiest, most tasty things that I couldn't keep them on the plate long enough to serve with dinner. ______________________________\ ____ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv./collections/265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hi, Before going raw I was vegitarian, and there is a grinder that can give you raw flour, the old fashioned hand crank does not heat the flour as you grind. I used this when I was off the grid. I still use it to make raw pasta. I put the raw flour with raw egg and make dough then use it to make torts with spinach or nuts whatever, then dehydrate at 105 degrees untill hard. When I want some I soak in water with dehydrated veg, and fresh herbs for a harty soup. I don't sprout because the bitterness of the spouts, to me, is unpalatable. Hope this is helpful. Joysain rawfood , Donna Chapman <donnaichapman wrote: > > There is only one wheat grinder that I have ever heard > of that does not heat the grain over 105 and that is > the K-TEC brand. All others I have heard heat the > grain up to around 150 and not many living foods can > survive those tempurtures. > > PS If you soak your wheat, sprout for one day, and > blend it with less liquids than you currently use for > your pancakes it should turn out devine in your > recipe. When I just ate vegetarian this is what I > would do for my tortillas and they came out the > fluffiest, most tasty things that I couldn't keep them > on the plate long enough to serve with dinner. > > > > ____________________ ______________ > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > http://tv./collections/265 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I'm curious too. Especially oat flour because I love date rolls with the almonds and dusted with oat flour. rawfood , " chrisandchris3506 " <cw04029 wrote: > > I was just wondering if maybe anyone knew.... is flour not raw by > default? I haven't eaten white flour for years, but wheat and rye, > and other grain flours.... are they not raw? > > > Thanks, > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 chris wrote: > is flour not raw by default? I haven't eaten white flour for years, > but wheat and rye, and other grain flours.... are they not raw? Not raw, unless you are personally grinding the grains yourself. I know that people make nutmeal to make dehydrated pancakes or roll stuff in. I grind my flaxseed into a fine powder that looks like a coarse flour, or meal. flour you can buy would go rancid too fast if they didn't pasteurize it or something like that. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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