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Why is My Pie Crust Tough?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Still baking the days away? Me too. But I got a message from a friend of mine this morning, saying that her pies weren't what she expected. When I asked what she meant, she recounted in frustration how she worked her arms to exhaustion by kneading the dough, arranged it so carefully into beautiful shapes, and but into a fresh pie only to be greeted with tough crust. Not crunchy, but tough, as ... ...more
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Stop Making Soggy Homemade Pizza
EnglishMajorLeagues
Does it appeal to you to make your own pizza? For many of us, and especially those stuck in quarantine, the thought of some homemade pizza is tempting. But there's no small amount of baking science involved in pizza making, ad some amateurs find themselves with soggy pizza crust that's nearly inedible. Fear not, for I am here with years of pizza making under my belt (and unfortunately on my ... ...more
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Recipe: Cloud Bread (No Yeast Required!(
EnglishMajorLeagues
How are your quarantine food supplies holding up? For many, bread can be a little hard to come by right now, so I'm here with another recipe to shake up your life. "Cloud bread" is so named for its light and airy texture, and you can make it right now with only 3 ingredients, none of which are yeast! It's not like your average loaf in the store, but it's delicious, low carb, and gluten ... ...more
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Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
EnglishMajorLeagues
Good morning, and happy Sunday! I don't know about you, but I like to end my weekend with a fun breakfast. This morning, I was very happy with the pancakes I made, so of course I want to share the recipe with you! The result that I like most is a thick, fluffy pancake, but if you like crepes or a cake thinner than mine, just adjust the liquid to dry ingredient ratio accordingly. You can use ... ...more
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What is Buttermilk, and How Do I Make it?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Truth be told, if you're looking for 'real' buttermilk, you won't find it in a store. As far as crafting your own, you can make a great buttermilk substitute that functions like the real deal (don't worry; I'll tell you how to do this in a minute), but it's important to know what 'real' buttermilk is, in order to understand the process behind making-- and using-- the stuff in your cooking and ... ...more
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Why Should I Make My Own Pizza?
EnglishMajorLeagues
One of my first jobs was in a popular pizza chain restaurant. I worked there long enough to become a manager, and learned a thing or two about pizza in the years I worked there. I can't reveal how the place made their pizza, but I highly recommend that everybody try to make their own at least once. Why? Because it's FUN, and not as hard as you think. Nobody thinks that topping the pizza is ... ...more
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YouTube Recommendations: For Your Heart and Your Stomach
Kelli Dolan
You may have heard of the famous, New-York-based food magazine Bon Appétit. You know, the one that's owned by Condé Nast and is headquartered in the World Trade Center? Yep, that's the one! Well did you know that they have a YouTube channel? And that it's kind of amazing? They post regularly to their channel with different shows featuring their incredible chefs in what they call the BA Test ... ...more
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Nestlé Toll House Will Make Your Heart Grow Three Sizes This Holiday Season
Kelli Dolan
Now this was announced over a month ago, but there's so much information constantly thrown at us on the internet it's really easy to miss some things. So if you're like me and you never came across it, I'm here to fill you in on some crucial holiday joy, Nestlé Toll House will be releasing 'The Grinch' inspired cookie dough called A Pinch of Grinch. The dough is ready to bake in the package, ... ...more