Baking pastries with the right kind of 100% whole wheat flour.  My favorite cookie recipe-oatmeal raisin.

Baking pastries with the right kind of 100% whole wheat flour. My favorite cookie recipe-oatmeal raisin.

Author: House of Bread June 19, 2026 Duration: 12:01

The episode explains the best whole wheat flour to use when making pastries, or the best combination of whole wheat flours for making bread. White whole wheat flour or previously referred to as gold whole wheat flour-the spring wheat that is lighter and best for use in pastries.


Amazon.com : Wheat Montana Prairie Gold 100% Whole Wheat Flour (Pack of Two – 5 Lb. Bags) : Grocery & Gourmet FoodAmazon.com : Shibolim White Whole Wheat Flour, 5lb (2 Pack) | Triple Sifted Flour | 100% Whole Grain | Certified Kosher : Grocery & Gourmet FoodThe recipe outlined is the Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookie.

1 C softened butter unsalted preferred, 1.5 C of brown sugar. Cream in mixer or beat hard by hand. Add one egg, beat again, 1tsp vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of water beat again. Then add in a flour mixture that should be measured in a different bowl first. 1.5 cups of white whole wheat flour/gold flour. 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1 tsp of cinnamon.

Beat for a couple of minutes then add in the oats 2 C, 1.5 C of raisins (or sub 3/4 C of chocolate chips and 3/4 C of walnuts), beat until just combined.


Preheat oven to 350 degrees, bake 10-12 minutes until gold on outside and soft in the middle.


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Sheila McCann, the founder of Baking with House of Bread, has spent a lifetime with her hands in flour. This podcast is an extension of that journey, a shared space where the quiet science and profound satisfaction of bread-making come to life. Each episode feels like a conversation in a sunlit kitchen, moving far beyond simple recipes. Sheila delves into the why behind the techniques, discussing the personality of different grains, the magic of a wild sourdough starter, and the small adjustments that turn a good loaf into a great one. You’ll hear the practical sounds of baking-the scrape of a dough scraper, the rustle of parchment, the crackle of a perfectly crusted bake-alongside stories from her own trials and errors at the helm of House of Bread. It’s for anyone who finds rhythm in kneading dough or curiosity in fermentation. The focus is on creating nourishing, flavorful breads that anchor a home, exploring everything from sturdy whole-grain sandwich loaves to intricate festive pastries. Tune in for a thoughtful, hands-on dialogue that celebrates bread not just as food, but as craft, tradition, and a simple, daily joy. This podcast naturally finds its home in the intersection of art and sustenance, inviting you to listen, learn, and bake along.
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