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Perfect Pie Cutting Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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To serve pie without messing up the first slice: Step 1: Cut the pie in half through the middle. Step 2: Cut one wedge along your first cut. Do NOT remove the first wedge. Step 3: Cut a second wedge. Remove the SECOND wedge. It will come out perfectly, as well as all the rest [...]

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Refrigerator Cookies Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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More cooking tips: All ingredients should be at room temperature. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture thoroughly or the dough will be crumbly. Chill dough if it is too soft to shape.

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Rolling Cooking Dough Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Instead of adding flour to the dough by flouring the rolling pin, chill the rolling pin in the freezer and the dough will not stick.

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Steamed Pudding Test Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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To test if Steamed Pudding is done, remove cover after minimum baking time. Check to see if pudding springs back when touched lightly; if it does not spring back, re-cover and continue to steam. If steamer boils dry, add boiling water. Its important to use good cookware for this task!

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Tinted Coconut Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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To tint coconut, add a few drops of liquid food coloring to coconut in a jar or plastic bag. Shake until evenly tinted.

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Melting Chocolate in Liquid Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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What if your recipe calls for melting chocolate along with water or some other type of liquid? That’s fine, as long as the liquid is mixed with the chocolate from the beginning of the melting process, it won’t get grainy on you. Be careful though, because adding even a drop in mid-melting will cause this [...]

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Making Pies Shine Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Before baking your pie, simply brush the crust with a beaten egg white. When your pie is done, your crust will shine! Also remember to use top quality bakeware for best results.

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Frosted Fruit Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Useful cooking tips: Using a pastry brush, brush strawberries, grapes or other fruit with light corn syrup. Roll the fruit in granulated sugar to coat. Place the sugar-coated fruit on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and keep in refrigerator until ready to use. Use frosted fruit to garnish and decorate pies, cakes, cheesecakes and [...]

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Crisp Cookies Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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To keep cookies crisp, store in a container with a loose fitting lid. Great Cooking Tip: If they lose their crispness, bake at 300 degrees for about 5 minutes.

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Removing Cakes Tips

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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If you have difficulty removing a baked cake from the pan, place the hot pan on a damp cloth for a few seconds; steam helps release the cake. There is also quality non stickbakeware for best results.

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