Due to high demand, the Flaker Attachment for KitchenAid is currently on backorder. The new stocks are expected to arrive by the end of April. If you choose to complete an order now, it will be sent to our warehouse immediately, ensuring that your order will be fulfilled as soon as the new stock arrives.
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Flakers are commonly used for turning oat groats into oat flakes, but most varieties of wheat can also be flaked. See below for what can and can’t be flaked or ground.
Very useful info: Oat groats are naturally soft and flake nicely as they come. Other grains may be prone to crumbling without a little help. Do this before flaking – put the quantity of oats or grain you want to flake into a zip-lock bag with a little water in the ratio of 1 teaspoon per cup of grain, seal the bag and shake it up to disperse the water. Then let it sit for a few hours to overnight. The added moisture softens the grain just enough to produce a nicer flake. Even your oats will turn out better. Resist the temptation to add more water than suggested. Too moist and the grain might clog the metal flaking wheels.
Corn (too big), pumpkin seeds (too big), nuts like almonds, peanuts, cashews (too oily), coffee, and legumes (too big).
No KitchenAid mixer? No problem. For similar function in a sleek stand alone countertop design, we recommend the .
Nutritional benefits of oats – Oats are loaded with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re also high in fiber and protein compared to other grains. Half a cup of dry oats contains: