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Food processor question.

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I went to use my new toy, a Hamilton Beach FP. It's not a fancy one, didn't cost much. Never had one. So, I had bought some whole rolled oats on line and used them in an overnight recipe I use. Because they are whole, they didn't soak the milk up like the quick oats did. The quick oats are more chopped up. So I thought hey, I'll just grind them a bit in the FP. However, the instructions say:

However, to maintain peak performance, do not use your FP for the following: grinding grain, coffee beans, or spices.

What exactly will it hurt? Is it going to dull the blades? Could I use my blender? (which would take a lot longer)

TIA

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Olychick
8 years ago
They mean whole grains like wheat berries to try to make flour... you can chop up your oats with no worry!
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beth09
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks! I wanted to think "maybe" that was it, but since oats are grains I just wasn't sure and didn't want to start ruining this thing right off the bat. Thanks again.
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annie1992
8 years ago
Oats are indeed grains but rolled oats are not the same as the groats, which are usually intact or come with the hulls removed.

You shouldn't have trouble chopping up rolled oats in the food processor, they are already pressed through rollers to flatten them, hence "rolled" oats. Even whole rolled oats are still much softer than whole intact grains, like corn kernels or wheat berries.

Annie
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donna_loomis
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
But don't chop too much or you will end up with oat flour. I think just a few pulses will do the job.
beth09 thanked donna_loomis
beth09
Original Author
8 years ago
I forgot to put the stirring attachment in, so I did end up with a more uneven mix. Some went to flour, some didn't get chopped, and the rest was in the middle. Lesson learned, must remember the stir attachment.

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