Question: what is the difference between old-fashioned oats and rolled oats?
Answer: Old Fashioned: Also called rolled oats, old fashioned oats are flat and flakey. They absorb more water and cook faster than steel-cut oats — usually in about 5 minutes — and are the oat of choice for granola bars, cookies, and muffins. ... Also called Irish oatmeal, steel-cut oatmeal is chewier than rolled or instant.