Can you quick soak grains like you would beans?

I want to make some WG bread tonight so that it's ready to bake in the morning, but I don't have time to soak the optional wheat berries in the recipe. I can leave them out this time, but I'm curious if you can cheat and quick soak them in the first place.

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chef O.
chef O. August 2, 2012
I often quick soak as well, just be aware that the texture can be slightly more chewy.
 
emadethis
emadethis August 1, 2012
Thanks!
 
PhillipBrandon
PhillipBrandon August 1, 2012
Yep, quick soaking* is a pretty widely recommended wheat berry cheat. It's not quite as effective as it is for beans, because what berries start out a good deal harder than beans do, but it's certainly a viable alternative.

*Put in cold water, bring to boil, kill the heat and soak for 1-2 hours, if anyone's wondering.
 
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