I confess I haven't bought toasted wheat germ off the shelf at the grocery store for . . . probably at least five years. In a moment of extreme frugalism years ago, I decided I would never again pay $4 for a smallish-sized jar of toasted wheat germ. I order raw wheat germ in bulk from here, and pay a fraction of the price that I would pay at any store. But it's not toasted, so I just use it in its raw form in recipes, which admittedly sometimes turn out a little chewy.
But no more!
I was in the middle of making granola bars today, and the recipe called for good ol' toasted wheat germ. In a moment of inspiration I thought, what if I toast the wheat germ myself?
Duh.
I popped a tray of wheat germ into the toaster oven, set it to toast, stirred a bit in between, and four minutes later I had myself a pile of nice, crisp, toasted wheat germ.
So now you know. Do what you want with this trivial bit of information that has just revolutionized my baking world.
Wow! You are always coming up with some good tips! Thanks. How is everyone feeling? Better?
ReplyDeleteYou are such a hoot. I hope you and yours are better...been thinking of you!- erica
ReplyDeleteToasted? Can you believe I've never heard of that? I am liberal with wheat germ, but I have only used it in it's raw form. I will have to try toasting it! Ok, so where is this granola bar recipe? There are some foods I've never actually thought about making on my own, and granola bars is one of them. Not sure why. You keep giving me ideas!
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