Re: Freshly ground nuts versus bought nut flour

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Just curious how many waffles does this recipe make? I have a belgain

maker as well.

Thanks

Patty scd 1 month

>

> I made the waffle recipe (below). It was really good - I first ate a

> bite plain and then put jam on it. It was so good I wanted another

one.

> So I made it, but this time I used pecan flour. I first ate a bit of

> this one plain also, before putting jam on it. Interestingly, the one

> made using the pecan flour was much more bitter.

>

> The pecan flour that I have is not old - it is less than 2 months

old and

> has been in either my frig or freezer the whole time. It is from

> Digestive Wellness. It does NOT smell rancid.

>

> The nuts that I used are older - maybe as much as 5 months old.

>

> So, are products made with freshly ground nuts naturally sweeter?

>

> The taste of the nut flour might be a factor for parents of picky

eaters.

> The first waffle, with the freshly ground nuts, I could have eaten

> plain. The second one, with the pecan flour, I was trying to cover up

> the taste with the jam.

>

> Would someone or a few people try this experiment and see if they

got the

> same results?

>

> Carolyn

>

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>

>

> Wow, I had the best waffle for breakfast.

>

> 1/4 cup pecans

> 1 extra large egg

> 1/4 tsp baking SODA

>

> Mix with hand blender. Spray waffle iron with oil and preheat. Make sure

> waffle is well

> done so it will be crisp! I have an older Cusinart Belgian Waffle maker

> and it is reliable.

> Top that waffle with butter and/or heated strawberries with honey, and

> sweetened dripped

> yougurt, a side of crisp bacon or SCD sausage and Oh mama what a

> breakfast.

>

> You could also try putting prepared waffles in a low oven for a

couple of

> hours and crisp

> them.

>