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    How to use pectin?

    Hi there - occasionally I like to make strange variations of cranberry sauce. Occasionally they'll end up really thin. I then know of two options: Deal with it being too runny Heat it for a while till enough moisture evaporates Could I add pectin instead as a third option? I've tried this...
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    Possible mistake in the Joy of Cooking?

    I was reading through the section on pancakes in the joy of cooking and ran across something odd. They give a recipe for pancakes: 1.5 C flour 3 T sugar 1.5 t baking powder 0.5 t salt 1.5 C milk 3 T unsalted butter 2 eggs then they give say for buttermilk pancakes to replace the milk with...
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    Best surface to cook pancakes on?

    Hi there - as part of my quest for pancake perfection - I'm questioning my choice of cookware. I currently cook my pancakes on this cast iron griddle. It works great except for one problem - my oven sucks and so the center stays significantly hotter than the edges. This means that I typically...
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    Good introduction to the science/math of baking/cooking?

    Hey there - I'm a professional engineer/amateur foodie. I'm very interested in being able to create my own recipes for things - instead of just trying to use other people's. Specifically, I feel like I can choose the right flavors OK - but I never know how to proportion things. For example, I...
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    Gingerbread pancakes: Why use coffee?

    So I decided I want to make gingerbread pancakes. Why? I'm pancake obsessed and that sounds awesome. Anyways - all the recipes I find use coffee. Why? I've never seen a gingerbread cookie recipe that used coffee... I'd post a link but apparently I'm not an established member. Anyways - what...
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    Cooking tempeh?

    Tempeh remains one of those foods that I've never totally cooked perfectly. Anyways - I was wondering if you all would have any suggestions for a fairly simple tempeh dish that I might be able to actually pull off? Thanks! -Michael
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    Purpose of eggs in pancakes?

    Hi there - Can anybody tell me what eggs add to pancake recipes? Additionally - if a recipe calls for 1 egg but I only want to make a half batch - is it OK to still use a full egg? Or, could I just use a small egg? Is there a conversion between pullet/small/medium/large eggs? I've always...
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    How to tell if buttermilk has gone bad?

    Hi there - can anybody tell me how to tell if buttermilk has gone bad? Similarly - once opened - how long would buttermilk take to go bad? Thanks! -Michael
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    Would I (my pancakes) benefit from a flour sifter?

    Hi there - I have a wee bit of a pancake obsession... I make them every Sunday morning - and have been doing so for 4 or so years now. I try to make them slightly different every week - I'm always trying new things to get the perfect pancake. I'm also always trying to make them healthier -...
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    Replacing milk with buttermilk

    I wanted to change this recipe: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar...
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