Can steel-cut oats be used instead of rolled oats?
                                
                                
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                                While steel-cut and rolled oats both come from the same hulled oat groat, they are processed differently, which dictates their distinct cooking properties and final texture. The primary differences in their form and absorption mean they are not a direct, one-for-one substitution in most recipes.