Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I don't think we're supposed to soak nuts, according to Elaine, because it increases the mold content (already an issue with nuts, I believe). You should probably have this confirmed by someone who knows more than I. Ellen > Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I don't think we're supposed to soak nuts, according to Elaine, because it increases the mold content (already an issue with nuts, I believe). You should probably have this confirmed by someone who knows more than I. Ellen > Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Elaine was against soaking nuts because of the risk of mold. When I make pecan butter I warm the nuts for about 5 – 10 minutes at a very low temperature (either in oven, or in cast iron skillet on stove, stirred). The pecans release their oil more easily when they are warm. That said, I have yet to achieve a smooth, creamy pecan butter. I grind the pecans in a mini Cuisinart but it never quite turns to a paste. I enjoy it regardless. I haven’t tried other nuts yet. Carol CD 22 yrs SCD 5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of TQ Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Elaine was against soaking nuts because of the risk of mold. When I make pecan butter I warm the nuts for about 5 – 10 minutes at a very low temperature (either in oven, or in cast iron skillet on stove, stirred). The pecans release their oil more easily when they are warm. That said, I have yet to achieve a smooth, creamy pecan butter. I grind the pecans in a mini Cuisinart but it never quite turns to a paste. I enjoy it regardless. I haven’t tried other nuts yet. Carol CD 22 yrs SCD 5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of TQ Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Elaine had a mold fear with soaking. Though I find that I digest them much better if I soak; even more so if I soak and then dehydrate. Stacey > > Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Elaine had a mold fear with soaking. Though I find that I digest them much better if I soak; even more so if I soak and then dehydrate. Stacey > > Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 At 11:49 AM 2/15/2010, you wrote: Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? No, but many people find that toasted nuts make better nut butter. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 At 11:49 AM 2/15/2010, you wrote: Do nuts need to be soaked before making nut butter? No, but many people find that toasted nuts make better nut butter. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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