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She only has a microwave... that's why I recommended a bread machine. May not be able to have a whole oven. Otherwise, yes, bread recipes, along with pancakes, etc. But with no stove nor oven that's kind of hard.

Yes, I did. Thanks again! ^_^

I got good results using the microwave in one minute bursts technique described above. you only have to stir during the down time between microwaving; and it took only 5 one minute nukes to get it down. Prolly get it done with 4. good technique... Basically every other week I have to get both my dad ready for day care bus and my six year old ready for school. That is why time constraint is a problem in the morning.

Quote: Originally Posted by gpc2000 It has worked in Cookies and bread, although the bread was a little heavy. I think maybe I needed a little more yeast using my own oat flour.... Oat flour has no gluten. By itself no amount of yeast is going to make it rise. It has to be mixed with wheat flour or wheat gluten in order to make bread that rises.

I must admit that I never thought about trying to make bread in a microwave - but seems some people have: Microwave Bread Recipes - Google search results This Microwave Whole What Bread Recipe seems like it might be promising ...

Quote: Originally Posted by GrillingFool (I've noticed that MANY recipes have very inaccurate Time Estimates.) (In other words, Rachael Ray might be able to do those meals in 30 minutes, but not me, LOLOL) LOLOL I know just what you mean.. the only thing I can make in 30 minutes is hotdogs or frozen burritos! LOL As for the recipe.. I love baked pastas and I am looking forward to trying this dish, no matter how long it takes me to prep!

I always use the long cooking oatmeal, there is nothing I hate more than a bowl of mush. I cook it till it's al dente (I seem to do that with most foods) and let it sit for about 5 minutes off the stove. It turns out just right. And I agree with the low and slow method, I never bring the pot to a rolling boil.

I prefer the old fashioned like you bought by accident. A couple of things you can do with it. when you cook it cook for five minutes stirring constantly on a very low heat. Turn off heat cover and let stand for five minutes. If when you go to serve it it still has a lot of liquid in the pan try cooking some of it out but you must stir constanly again. I stumbled upon the best use for it. I run it through my food processor and use it as a...

I say kudos to gpc2000; great advice on cooking for more than one, and like the idea of oat flour & coating for chicken. Now, here's my 2 cents :) Cooking for one or two (since it's fast): I just had yummy old-fashioned oats (slow cooking) this morning for breakfast; just got my cholesterol check back and need to add oatmeal. I put about 1/2 cup of rolled oats in my everyday bowls; added water to cover slightly; microwaved...

I use one of those fuzzy-logic rice cookers for mine. I can dump the oatmeal and water into the unit before I go to bed, set the timer for 5 minutes after I normally get up and, voila, hot oatmeal. These rice cookers have a "keep warm" cycle, so if I decide to sleep in, it keeps the oatmeal nice and hot. All I have to do when I get up is add a little salt, lots of cinnamon and some Splenda (plus whatever fruit I want that...