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Why turn jars upside down?
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Why turn jars upside down?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

Why are my canned pickles mushy? If the pickles are soft, they are spoiled from the yeast fermentation. Don’t use them. Using too weak a salt brine or vinegar solution may cause soft or slippery pickles, as can using moldy garlic or storing the pickles at too warm a temperature. These pickles are spoiled and…

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How much beef do I need for 6 adults?
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How much beef do I need for 6 adults?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

How much beef do I need for 6 adults? When Meat Is the Main: When cooking something like steak, roast, chicken, or pork, where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for…

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How do you keep bread soft after baking?
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How do you keep bread soft after baking?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

How do you keep bread soft after baking? Store airtight with the two cut halves facing each other and pressed together. Wrapping bread to retain moisture keeps it soft, though it robs crusty artisan bread of its crispy crust. Wrapping in plastic (or foil) rather than cloth keeps bread soft longer. Can you steam regular…

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How do you make bread stale overnight?
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How do you make bread stale overnight?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

Why does the crust on my bread go soft? The main reason for making your crust go soft is moisture. This moisture comes from inside the bread so when cooling, you must give your bread enough room to breathe. Keep your bread on a cooling rack with enough space under it. Sugars, milk and other…

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How do you keep a baguette from getting hard?
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How do you keep a baguette from getting hard?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

How do you keep a baguette from getting hard? Wrap in aluminium foil Alternatively, you can keep a baguette from drying out by wrapping it in aluminium foil for up to two days at room temperature. The crust may soften but you can easily crisp it up again in a toaster or the oven. How…

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How thick should you roll out scone dough?
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How thick should you roll out scone dough?

ByEric McSherry October 27, 2023

Are scones supposed to be hard or soft? Scones are supposed to be crunchy on the outside while soft and moist on the inside. They should not be dry or crumbly. How do you stop flat scones? When your scones come out too flat, try to remember how long you let the dough sit before…

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