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		<title>Baking With Yeast: Kitchen Q&amp;A</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yeast is an essential ingredient in many recipes for homemade bread, pastries and even pizza dough. Its job is to help doughs rise and add flavor. This week&#8217;s Kitchen Questions &#38; Answers is all about yeast, do you know how to tell if a packet or jar of yeast is still ok to use? Or [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/homemade-bread-tips/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Baking Homemade Bread: Troubleshooting Tips'>Baking Homemade Bread: Troubleshooting Tips</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/freeze-bread-dough/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How To Freeze Bread Dough'>How To Freeze Bread Dough</a></li>
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		<title>Vanilla Extract &amp; Beans: {Kitchen Q&amp;A}</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Both vanilla beans and vanilla extract are a staple ingredient in baking and their flavor can&#8217;t be beat. This week&#8217;s Kitchen Questions &#38; Answers focuses on vanilla&#8211;Do you know how to make your own vanilla extract? Or what a baking substitute for vanilla extract is? Do you wonder how long vanilla extract is good for [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/homemade-vanilla-sugar-recipes/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes'>Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/artificial-pure-vanilla-extract/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Kitchen Q&#038;A: What&#8217;s The Difference Between Artificial &#038; Pure Vanilla Extract? (And More)'>Kitchen Q&#038;A: What&#8217;s The Difference Between Artificial &#038; Pure Vanilla Extract? (And More)</a></li>
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		<title>How To Melt Chocolate: {Tip Sheet}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are special directions for ease and economy plus a handy tip for getting every-little-bit of that melted chocolate out of the bowl.
How To Melt Chocolate Easily
Quick Tip: Break chocolate into pieces before melting, this will make the process go faster.
Double-Boiler Method:

Use a double-boiler or put chocolate chunks in a small round-bottomed bowl (glass) and [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/chocolate-covered-pretzels/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chocolate Covered Pretzels: {Recipe &amp; Tips}'>Chocolate Covered Pretzels: {Recipe &amp; Tips}</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/chocolate-mint-sticks-recipe/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe'>Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe</a></li>
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		<title>Types of Flour: {Baking Reference}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flour is a staple in the home and is not only necessary in most baking but flour is also a useful ingredient in many craft recipes too (such as paper mache, homemade playdough and homemade fingerpaint). We use flour to make tasty treats like pancakes &#38; waffles, muffins, cookies, homemade bread &#38; buns, baking cakes, [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/pantry-pests/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pantry Pests: Getting Rid Of Flour Bugs'>Pantry Pests: Getting Rid Of Flour Bugs</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/baking-secrets/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Baking Secrets Of Success: Timeless Wisdom Collection'>Baking Secrets Of Success: Timeless Wisdom Collection</a></li>
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		<title>Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again when we&#8217;re baking up a storm, filling dainty trays and gift boxes with fresh homemade baked goods to give as gifts.
Here are a few tips I have for making the most of your time when baking several dozen cookies at once.
Cookie Assembly Line Tips
Get Prepared:

Before you get started, have [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/tips-baking-cookies/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies'>Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/environment-baking-tips/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Environmentally Friendly Baking Tips'>Environmentally Friendly Baking Tips</a></li>
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		<title>How To Frost A Cake: {Baking Tips}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few different tips I&#8217;ve collected for frosting cakes (and a little kitchen hack for slicing a cake), all of these are from vintage cookbooks (Better Homes &#038; Gardens and Fry&#8217;s Cocoa).
How To Frost A Cake

Frost as soon as thoroughly cool. Brush loose crumbs away with hand. Place on layer, top side down, [...]

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		<title>How To Test Baking Powder For Freshness</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You found a can of baking powder tucked away in the back of the pantry and you aren&#8217;t sure how old it is or whether it&#8217;s still good to use in baking. Here&#8217;s a quick test for freshness:

Pour a teaspoonful of baking powder into a bowl or small glass.
Fill the bowl with hot water to [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/baking-biscuits/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Baking Powder Biscuits: Recipes &#038; Tips For Success'>Baking Powder Biscuits: Recipes &#038; Tips For Success</a></li>
<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/handy-substitute-recipes-for-baking/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking'>Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking</a></li>
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		<title>Pick The Perfect Color: Handy Food Coloring Tool</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/food-coloring-tool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from McCormick with this handy online tool for finding &#038; creating the perfect color you want for food coloring: McCormick&#8217;s Color Creator:
The Perfect Color Is Easier Than Ever
Make any occasion more fun with color! Our Color Creator shows you how to get the color you want every time.
This little tool is actually [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/kitchen-proverbs-new-vintage-embroidery-pattern-series/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Kitchen Proverbs &#8211; New Vintage Embroidery Pattern Series'>Kitchen Proverbs &#8211; New Vintage Embroidery Pattern Series</a></li>
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		<title>Sweetened Condensed Milk: Recipe Substitutes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The list of Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking has been updated and the sweetened condensed milk substitute recipes from that page have been moved here.
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute Recipes

3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup boiling water, 1 cup skim milk powder. Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until all lumps [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/amaretto-mocha-recipe-mix/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix'>Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix</a></li>
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		<title>Pie Crusts &amp; Pastry: Baking Tips</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/pie-crusts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to make that perfect &#8220;melt-in-your-mouth&#8221; pastry that the family will brag about. Follow these simple but important rules and a light, tender pastry will result.
Tips For Making Pie Crusts &#038; Pastry

Have all ingredients as cold as possible.
Measure accurately.
Handle mixture lightly and carefully.
Use just enough water to bind mixture.
Bake at correct temperature.

Good Pastry has [...]

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<li><a href='http://tipnut.com/baking-short-cuts/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Quick Tips: Baking Short Cuts'>Quick Tips: Baking Short Cuts</a></li>
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