A fresh-from-the-oven coffee cake is a real delight. But it's not always possible to make it first thing in the morning. To recapture that comforting flavor, you can warm individual pieces in the…
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If you plan to have your bread dough rise in the oven, try this method. Turn the oven to the lowest setting for just a few minutes, then turn it off. Place the dough in the center of the oven.…
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Make Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls when you have some time, then let cool. Place in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers; cover. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in room temperature.…
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Slashing or scoring the top of a bread loaf allows steam to vent and helps prevent cracking. It also gives ordinary-looking bread a pretty appearance. For more interest, make slashes in a…
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Before beginning, carefully read your bread machine owner's manual.
All liquid ingredients should be at room temperature (70° to 80°). This includes water, milk, yogurt, juice,…
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Use butter, stick margarine (with at least 80% oil) or shortening. Do not use light or whipped butter, diet spread or tub margarine.
Measure ingredients accurately, using the measuring tools…
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Use cold butter, cold stick margarine (with at least 80% oil) or shortening. Cut in butter or shortening only until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir dry ingredients together with a fork…
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Measure ingredients accurately, using the measuring tools and techniques suggested.
Before preheating the oven, arrange the oven racks so that the bread will bake in the center of the…
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Use butter, stick margarine (with at least 80% oil) or shortening. Do not use light or whipped butter, diet spread or tub margarine.
Measure ingredients accurately using the measuring tools…
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Starters contain acid that can react with metal, so only prepare sourdough starters in nonmetallic bowls. Be sure to use a large bowl since the starter will significantly increase in volume and…
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