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How can I make whole grains stick to the top of bread?
I want to bake bread or bagels that have whole grains like poppy seeds, cumin, caraway, etc. stuck to the top.
I have tried just pressing them to the top but they fall off during or shortly after ...
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How to sprout quinoa (and other grains) safely
I've recently begun sprouting my own grains but I've found (no matter the method I use) that they tend to be too...crunchy? My boyfriend described my last batch of black quinoa tasting like it had ...
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Why didn't my 100% whole wheat bread proof?
After enjoying many of the recipes out of The Bread Baker's Apprentice I moved on to Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads to learn about how to make hearth-style 100% whole grain bread. Unfortunately ...
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What is the difference between cracked wheat and wheatgerm?
What is the difference between cracked wheat and wheatgerm?
I have used both items in completely different contexts - cracked wheat in salad and wheatgerm in muesli - but would like to know what the ...
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What rice should I use when a recipe asks for “short grain rice”?
If a recipe says "short grain rice", which would be the correct rice to use?
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What is the basic technique for cooking amaranth?
I wanted to cook some amaranth grains. The back of the package said to cook 1 part amaranth and 3 parts water until soft, then let them soak for another 30 minutes. I ended up with amaranth soup.
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