Question: is there a difference between steel cut oats and old fashioned oats?
Answer: The Breakdown Old Fashioned: Also called rolled oats, old fashioned oats are flat and flakey. ... Steel Cut: These oats, which take about 20-30 minutes to prepare, are chopped into tiny pieces and have a tough texture before they are cooked. Also called Irish oatmeal, steel-cut oatmeal is chewier than rolled or instant.