Sowans, The Scottish Oat Ferment

Welcome & Course Overview

• Welcome & course overview (video)

Module 1: The History and Health Benefits of Sowans and Swats

• The history of sowans (video)
• The health benefits of sowans and swats (video)

Module 2: Equipment for the Fermentation

• Equipment options to prepare sowans (video)
• Full equipment list (download)

Module 3: Preparing Sowans

• Preparing sowans with a roller mill (video)
• Written instructions for preparing sowans with a roller mill (download)
• Preparing sowans with a high-powered blender (video)
• Written instructions for preparing sowans with a high-powered blender (download)
• Preparing sowans with purchased oat flour (video)
• Written instructions for preparing sowans with purchased oat flour (download)

Module 4: Fermentation and Post Fermentation Processing

• Fermenting sowans (video)
• Post-Fermentation Processing (video)

Module 5: What you can do with Sowans and Swats!

• How to prepare, eat and cook with sowans (video)
• How to enjoy swats and also use it in your kitchen (video)
• Sowans scones! (article/recipe)

Module 6: More Information & Resources

• More information and resources (article)
• Thank you and a gift (article)