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Tip #8 Vanilla Bean
27/09/2007
Vanilla is an integral spice in the pastry kitchen. The fruit of orchids, vanilla pods are filled with thousands of fragrant little black seeds. Tune into this tip and learn the best way to extract these flavorful specks!
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Tip #7 Folding
12/09/2007
Folding is a technique used to prevent deflating a light and airy mixture when combining it with a denser mixture. Watch and learn how to master this method of mixing!
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Viewer Question: What is a Springform Pan?
05/09/2007
JoAnn from Seattle Washington wants to know, What is a springform pan? Listen to the audio stream and find out what they do and how to use them.
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Super Fudge Brownies!
11/08/2007
Here's the perfect recipe for chewy gooey fudge brownies. Perfect with an ice cold glass of milk, you'll want to make these delicious bar treats time and time again!
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1 cup butter (2 sticks)
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips or coarsely chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 325Â. Butter and flour an 8-by-8 inch baking pan.
Melt butter and chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring until well blended.
Remove butter/chocolate mixture from heat, and stir in sugar and vanilla extract.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in flour; mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped nuts evenly across surface.
Bake in a 325Â oven for about 45-55-minutes or until brownie feels dry on top.
Let the brownies cool in the pan on a rack.
When completely cool, cut into squares and store airtight.
Cut into bit-sized pieces and enjoy!
Tip #6 How to Best Cut a Round Cake
02/07/2007
Getting a lot of pieces from a round cake does not need to be difficult. Thick or thin, this simple tip will help you make the exact amount of slices you need!
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