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Baking
Baking is cooking by dry heat and an art form all on its own. Attributed to the Babylonians, baking food has been around since as far back as 3,000 BC.
4,738 Questions
When the recipe says to cream butter and sugar together is it bad to melt the butter first?
Yes, it is terribly bad and wrong to melt the butter first. Creaming butter and sugar together is just smashing them together until a butter and sugar paste forms, but the butter should remain cold.
How many cups of sugar in a 4kg bag?
A four kilogram bag of white sugar should have about 17.5 cups of sugar in it. If it is a four kilogram bag of brown sugar, then it should have about 20 cups in it.
Can i substitute large egg with extra large for baking?
You can substitute extra large eggs for baking. The important thing to remember here is the amount of liquid you are putting in your baked item. For example, if you are making a cake that calls for three large eggs, you can probably substitute that with two extra large eggs, because it makes the same amount of liquid.
What can be used as a substitue for cornstarch in a Chinese recipe?
Rice flour (not ground rice) works as a substitute for cornstarch. Both rice flour and cornstarch (cornflour) can be used to thicken stews and sauces as well as in baking. Rice flour is used in traditional shortbread recipes, but some shortbread recipes call for cornflour. Either ingredient gives an attractive texture to shortbread biscuits.
How many cup of all purpose flour equal one pound?
As per flour manufacturers' definitions, one US cup of flour is 120g or 4.23 oz.
Hence, there are 3.77 cups in one pound of flour.
What is the diffence between convention oven bake and regular bake?
Convection baking is baking using heated air that is blown around the food. Regular baking is placing a food inside a box over the heat. Convection baking will dry the surface of the food more, giving it a crisp/crusty texture.
Where can I purchase the best baking pans?
Baking pans can be purchased at Bed Bath & Beyond. They have a deal for 3 baking pans for $9.99. You can also apply a 20% coupon to save an additional $2.
How long do you bake boneless porkchops?
It's better just to fry them!! Yummm.
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam, vinegar and mustard. Cover and microwave on high for 20-25 seconds or until heated through. Serve over pork chops.
Should you lower the oven temperature when using pyrex?
According to Pyrex it does. I'm not sure why this is; my best guess is that if the oven heats up unevenly while the Pyrex is in there (like maybe the rack gets extra hot first) the temperature differentials on the glass can stress it.
Does it taste nice if you have normal sponge cake and creme fraiche as a filling?
Sponge cake with creme fraiche filling is a universally liked combination. It is something that Europeans would appreciate more than in the Western world. The creme fraiche would be ideal as a topping as well.
How much is 1 cup of warm water in ml?
One cup of warm water is equal to 250 ml. A half cup of water is equal to 125 ml and 1/3 cup is equal to 80 ml.
What is the name of the gas that bubbles in the dough to make the dough rise?
What is the size of a sugar granule?
The size of the granules differ depending on what kind of sugar you are talking about. www.joyofbaking.com/sugar.html
What are some ways to knead dough?
There are two methods:
* by hand - kneading the bread with your knuckles then folding over and kneading over again. * by machine - put the bread into the machine and let it do its thing.
Why is it important to check that the gas is alight before closing the oven door?
It is important to check that the gas is alight because you have to make the oven warm up
How many eggs is equal to 2 cups of liquid eggs?
It depends on the size of the egg itself, whether it is small, large, etc. If you need an exact measurement, it would be best to put the egg whites into the liquid measure as they're separated. If you go a little over, remove by the tablespoon until you get to a cup.
