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it means to (using a pastry blender or a couple of knives) mix the flour and butter together coarsely, so they resemble little crumbs. this means that little pockets of butter (or shortening, etc - whatever you're using) remain, which makes the pastry flaky. so you throw some chunks of butter in, and chop at it with knives, or roll it with the pastry blender, until it's crumbly.....
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∙ 13y agoNo, I actually recommend keeping it at cold as possible so you do not risk overdeveloping the gluten in flour. The less handling the flour goes through in the mixing process, the lighter and flakier the end product is.
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How do you make a paste with butter and flour?
Get a bowl and put the flour into it next get a pan and put the butter in it and melt it then while its still hot pour the butter into the bowl then mix it together now put it in the fridge and....ENJOY!!!:)
What is the tool used to cut butter into flour?
You can use a pastry cutter, knife and fork or pastry blender.
Methods of mixing butter and dough?
If the question refers to pie crust, the most common mixing method is "cutting in." This method allows bits of solid shortening to be reduced in size and coated with flour without actually blending the ingredients. The goal is to produce a pastry crust that flakes when broken.
Ingredients to make pineapple tarts?
250g flour 150g butter 1egg for glazing. 1/2 tsp sugar (optional). 1egg yolk +1/2 egg white. Pineapple paste.make or buy. Method. Cut butter into flour.make sure the butter is solid.spread it out well on the flour.the butter can be in cubes.You can add sugar if your are using.use the pastry blender and cut the butter into the flour. Cut butter into flour.make sure the butter is solid.spread it out well on the flour.the butter can be in cubes.You can add sugar if your are using.use the pastry blender and cut the butter into the flour. Add 1 egg yolk + 1/2 egg white .beat together.and add into the mixture of flour and butter.knead the mixture into a dough. Put the dough into refrigerator to firm up for a few minutes.. Measure 10g of dough. Roll the dough into a ball and flatten it . Take 10g of pineapple paste and use the dough to wrap. Roll the dough until is around and line on baking paper. Crack an egg and glaze /egg wash pineapple tarts. Bake at 170°C for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Confectioners Sugar Brownies?
Ingredients1 lb Powdered Sugar1/2 c Butter or Margarine4 Chocolate Squares, melted4 Eggs, well beaten1 ts Vanilla1 1/2 c Flour1 c Walnuts, choppedCream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate and vanilla, beat well. Add eggs and stir in flour. Fold in nuts. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350oF and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
Why is it easier to cut with a hot knife rather than a cold one?
Some things, like butter, will be cut easier, because butter will melt while you pass the knife through it.Some things, like butter, will be cut easier, because butter will melt while you pass the knife through it.Some things, like butter, will be cut easier, because butter will melt while you pass the knife through it.Some things, like butter, will be cut easier, because butter will melt while you pass the knife through it.
How to make Rice Krispie treats?
INGREDIENTS1 bag of large marshmallows 8 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal 1 cup of butter PREPARATIONCook marshmallows and butter in large pan until fully melted. When melted put in large bowl with Rice Krispies Cereal and mix until all of the cereal is covered in marshmallow. Put in 9x3 cake pan. Let cool and cut. Serves 20-30
What are the ingredients used to making dough?
Flour, eggs, water, butter(cut into fine pieces), salt, and sugar. There is also a dough where yeast is added. Pizza is used from dough where yeast is used. It's relatively easier than you think.
Fruit Biscuits?
Ingredients1 c Flour 3/8 c Milk2 ts Baking powder 1/4 c Chopped raisins1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Cinnamon1 1/2 tb Shortening 1 tb Melted butter or butter1 tb Sugar -substituteSift flour, measure, and sift with salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening. Add milk to form soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board. Pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Knead lightly. Spread 1/2 of dough with melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Fold dough 1/2 over. Cut with floured cutter. Place on un-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (450F) about 10 minutes. 6 servings. Mrs. Maude Roberson, Richmond, VA.
How do you make chicken sauce?
Ingrediants: chicken, sour cream, milk, butter, carrots, green peppers, ranch dressing, Directions: First you melt the butter, then you mix the ranch dressing, sour cream, milk, and melted butter into a bowl, then you microwave it on high for 2 minutes, then let it cool for about 1-2 minutes. Then you put cut up carrots and green peppers on top.
Butterburgers?
Ingredients1 lb lean ground beef1/2 c cottage cheese1 egg3/4 tsp dry mustard3 tbsp melted butter1 tsp salt1 tsp MSG1 tbsp chopped green onions5 tbsp melted butter1 tsp worcestershire sauceIn a bowl mix the cottage cheese, egg, seasonings and green onion. Add the 3 tablespoons melted butter. Beat to mix. Add the ground beef and mix well. Make into 4 patties. Melt the 5 tablespoons butter in a hot frying pan. Cook the burgers to your liking, turning only once. Cut 4 hamburger buns in half. Dip cut sides into pan drippigs and place under broiler until lightly toasted. Place meat between bun halves and garnish with pickle fans. These have a good beefy flavor enhanced by the goodness of butter. When you want flavor .. use butter.
How do you make clarified butter?
Use a very good quality unsalted butter. Cut it into cubes and heat in a heavy-duty saucepan over low heat until it is all melted. Let this simmer gently until the foam rises to the top of the melted butter. Be careful, as it may spatter as it heats.Once the butter stops sputtering and no more foam seems to be rising, skim off the foam. You can use this for cooking later if you want. Don't worry about getting every little bit of foam because the next step is to strain the butter.Line a mesh strainer with a few layers of cheesecloth and hold over a heat-resistant container. Pour the melted butter through the cloth and you've got your clarified butter. It will keep for 3-6 months if you refrigerate it.
