Spent grain recipes/techniques

[BlackDuck]

Here they are all spread out and ready for the oven. To the original recipe, I added 1/2 cup of broken up peanuts and a 1/2 cup of the mini chocolate chips.



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[Kealia]

Why have I never thought about peanuts?!? Brilliant!

I hope they come out good for you!

[FedoraDave]

Nice! I made two batches yesterday, one for me, and one for the missus. She wanted sunflower seeds in hers, and I opted for coconut in mine. I rolled them out thinner this time, and got 20 bars out of each batch, instead of the 12 bars when I made them the first time.

And yes, peanuts. Gotta try that. Also raisins. And maybe dried cranberries. And mini chocolate chips (SWMBO bought a bag of 'em when she went shopping, so I know she's thinking about it).

This is a really good recipe, and I'm glad I'm getting use out of some of my spent grains.

[BlackDuck]

I had a little problem when I flipped them. I floured the cookie sheet before spreading them out. But when I flipped them, they were still soft and some stuck and broke up. No real biggie, they just won't be nice even cut bars. Next time, I'll use parchment paper.

Dave, how did you do yours?


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[BlackDuck]

Here they are on a cooling rack. A quick taste of a small piece, oh my, these things are awesome.



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[FedoraDave]

I separate them into bars before putting them on the cookie sheet. No parchment paper or flour or oil. I've had two or three break up as I turned them, but it's no big deal. Most of mine are about the size of the ones in the lower left of your last picture.

[Kealia]

I cut mine and put them on parchment paper on the cookie sheet before they go on the oven. They are a bit soft when flipping but then dry out when done.

I need to brew again so I can make some more!

BTW, who is the handsome devil with the good looking dogs in this old article?

http://byo.com/hops/item/2368-grains-to ... -last-call

[BlackDuck]

I see how you guys are doing it now. I cut/scored mine before going in the oven, but didn't cut and seperate them first. Thanks guys, now I know for next time.

[duff]

Those bars look good.

[BlackDuck]

They are really good Duff, I brought some into work today and have shared with a few people. Everyone has said how great they are. These will be a staple every time I brew.

[Inkleg]

BTW, who is the handsome devil with the good looking dogs in this old article?

http://byo.com/hops/item/2368-grains-to ... -last-call

Gee, I don't know. I haven't met him yet.

[Beer-lord]

How did I miss that?
And why is he teasing those poor dogs?


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[Dawg LB Steve]

Everybody bring a few cups of spent grain to Asheville and we can have a Spent Grain Bake-Off!!!

[Dawg LB Steve]

Made dog biscuits and people biscuits today with yesterday's grains. Cut the dog biscuit recipe by 1/4 and the people biscuit by half(used chocolate chips, sliced almonds and 50% less sugar dried cranberries), next time around will make full batches. I did dry about 8-10 cups and vacuum sealed the rest and put in the fridge.

[swenocha]

We also made dog biscuits with my spent grain today. Here's the recipe I follow (likely the same or similar to some of you):


4 cups spent grain
2 cups flour
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Press down into a dense layer on a large cookie sheet. Score almost all the way through into the shapes you want. Bake for about half an hour at 350 F to solidify them. Loosen them from the sheet, break the biscuits apart and return them, loosely spread out on the cookie sheet, to the oven at 225 F for 3 to 4 hours (or until they are really dry) to prevent mold growth. Store in an airtight container to keep them dry and mold-free.

EDIT: After clicking the BYO link above, I know where this recipe came from... lol