Vanessa, my bad on the bowls. I use sheets of waxed paper to put the streusel and filling on, so I actually do use just one bowl... but I realize I'm probably unusual doing it that way. As for taste — I wonder if your whole wheat flour was old? Older whole-grain flours can have a horrible strong/rancid taste, especially if they haven't been stored in the freezer. Taste your flour — just a bit on the back of your tongue. If it's bitter, it's old, and should be discarded. Best of luck as you try them again; I'm sure your all-purpose flour (and the recipe) won't let you down this second time around. PJH

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