Self-tutoring about baking: the tutor follows up on the idea of sticky dough. Back in my post on July 21, I mention dough being to sticky to work: it stuck to my hands so I couldn’t knead it. The same …
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Self-tutoring about baking: the tutor mentions a problem he sometimes encounters, with possible workarounds. This morning, making scones, the dough was too sticky to work with – it wouldn’t let go my hands. I wondered what to do, and added …
Self-tutoring about baking: the tutor shares a simple trick. When you bake something, you definitely don’t want eggshell in it. Of course, it usually wouldn’t happen. However, the odd time, an egg might crack irregularly, so that a piece of …
Self-tutoring about baking: the tutor wonders why flour a cake pan. Apparently there are two reasons to flour a cake pan: Help support the batter as it rises against the pan. We assume that the pan has been buttered before …
Self-tutoring about lifestyle: the tutor shares an easy recipe everyone seems to love. I like scones, especially hot from the oven. They’re surprisingly easy to make: here’s the recipe I used this morning, from allrecipes.com. I substitute margarine for butter, …
Self-tutoring: the tutor inquires whether wax paper can be used to line a pan for baking. Two sources indicate that wax paper can be used for baking, but only under the following two conditions: The batter must completely cover the …
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Lifestyle self-tutoring: the tutor shares a recipe that’s proven popular. Some weeks ago: “If I bake something, what would you like?” “Chocolate cake.” Not too surprised, I went searching for a recipe. The first I found asks for more cocoa …
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More lifestyle self-tutoring: the tutor confirms the idea of yesterday’s post. In yesterday’s post I brought up the idea that bourbon can perhaps be used as a substitute for vanilla extract in some baking recipes. Last night, I made rice …
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For me, baking leads to constant self-tutoring. The tutor shares a discovery. I’ve read, in two places now, that in a typical baking recipe, bourbon can possibly be used instead of vanilla. As I understand, the substitution is recommended when …
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For me, lifestyle means constant self-tutoring. The tutor reflects about why he mixes by hand. I don’t use an electric mixer when baking; rather, I do so by hand, typically with a wooden spoon. My wife always uses an electric …
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