tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012939966701352894.post3283459554481712801..comments2024-01-28T15:20:07.933+02:00Comments on Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen: Karen's Madness In The Kitchen For Chicken-Biscuit GeniusUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012939966701352894.post-8124181544447358512006-12-19T06:12:00.000+02:002006-12-19T06:12:00.000+02:00A few helpful tips for baking.
It has been mentio...A few helpful tips for baking.<br /><br />It has been mentioned that baking frazzles the nerves of some.<br />It should be fun and creative.<br /><br />Read through the recipe once or twice before you make it. Get the difficult part done first. If eggs need to be separated, do it first. Remember to let the eggs get to room temperature for at least 1/2 to make it easier.<br />You can get egg whites in with the yolks. You don't want egg yolks in with the whites.<br /><br />When baking you need to consider a few things. The type of pan or casserole dish you are using will affect the outcome. For instance if you have a dark colored pan and are baking a cake or brownies, they will cook quicker. If the directions say to bake for an hour and you are using a dark pan, check it after 45 minutes. 15 minutes could be the difference between a moist or dry dessert. <br /><br />Also when making a casserole a ceramic or glass baking dish works best. Metal pans tend to dry out the recipe and over cook them.<br /><br />Most cookware is standard. I believe when it comes to baking you should invest in at least one good 9 x 13 baking pan and only use it for baking.<br /><br />It makes a huge difference in the outcome of your baking.<br /><br />As for taste and changing recipes to suit yours you have to be careful with key ingredients. <br /><br />Stick to the recipe for the main part like eggs, flour, baking soda or baking powder.<br /><br />Sugar, spices and flavorings can usually be switched without harming the recipe.<br /><br />For cooking, spices can always be changed to suit you. Don't be afraid to add the things you like and leave out the things you don't.<br /><br />Veggies can always be switched.<br />Garlic and onions can be added or omitted. Again, keep the key ingredients and play around with the rest.<br /><br />Think of the stove as your blank canvas to which you will add the art.Paula and Elwood's Poetic Palacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13343194029961318354noreply@blogger.com