Kalu Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hello, i have a bowl full of shells that i am going to bake and mash up to add to the grit tub in the girls run but am wondering how long i need to bake them for to make sure they are crunchy? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i do mine in the microwave, depending how much there is, a good bowl full i can do upto 3 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sti chick Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i also do mine in the microwave, as i was told that if you bake them in the oven the smell is horrible....so in the microwave they went!!!! lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I never thought of the microwave . I've always used the oven (and haven't noticed a smell ). I think I did about 20 mins on a medium heat (more and they scorch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 yes, it's when you scorch them that they stink!! I never thought of doing mine in the microwave. I did the oven for 15-20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 it's when you scorch them that they stink!! . It is pretty unforgettable! I pop them in the bottom of the oven when it is cooling. That seems to do the trick. I also whizz 'em up in the food processor afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalu Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Microwave!! That never occurred to me. I will do that and then whiz them up in the food processor. Thanks again for your wonderful info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I never thought about using the microwave either, they certainly stink when done in the oven. I put mine in a strong plastic bag and then use the rolling pin. joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I just leave them by the sink in a plastic container to dry out then use the pestle and morter to smash them up and give them to them back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
