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Wondering how to reheat or store your homemade bread after you get it from me? Ideally, you should eat the bread the day it is made but...

Foodie Friday

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The Importance of Measuring Ingredients

Listen, I used to think that measuring accurately in baking wasn’t such a big deal but then I started doing it and I noticed a huge difference in my finished products. Baking is a science and it requires all the precision you would expect when doing a chemical experiment. Your ingredient measurements have to be precise to get the chemical reactions you need and to score that perfect, consistent result every time. The correct balance of raw ingredients, both liquid and dry, will ensure not only the taste of the product, but also the proper consistency and density. Here are some tips for measuring for baking NEVER use liquid measuring cups for dry ingredients like flour.

Regardless of whether you use the dip-and-sweep or the spoon-and-level method for flour ( I always use the spoon-and-level), always level the top with the flat edge of a butter knife or something else with a straight edge. Unless a recipe calls for a “heaping” something or other, you should assume that it should be a level measurement.

Always level smaller ingredients like baking powder or soda with.

Use liquid measuring cups for liquid ingredients. Make sure you check the line at eye level. Looking from too high above will give you a false measurement. Also, if the recipe tells you to sift ingredients, do it. More on that later.

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TGIF

Let your hair down and put on something awesome and go out to rule the world! #ruletheworld #TGIF

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What’s Up Wednesday

What I’m looking forward to: Autumn is here! I love the colors, aromas, comfort foods and the feeling of anticipation. This is the time I start getting excited about the coming Holidays. There are so many things we do with the Grandkids this time of year. Building tradtions and making memories that I hope they will pass on to their children one day. What are you looking forward to? Comment below!

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Bread is a whole lot more than a mere food. A goodly loaf is the staff of life, as someone wise once said. The vital importance of bread is clear when you realize how many people around the world have coined sayings about bread in all its hearty, fragrant, comforting, healthy wonderfulness. You just don’t get the same flurry of wit and wisdom written about, say, cornflakes or cheese or fries.

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DECADENT BROWNIE ALA MODE This was our dessert last night! You should try my brownies. I am positive you will never buy boxed brownie mix again! My brownies topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and a cherry! Contact me to order your brownies today! Sorry, toppings not included. https://www.facebook.com/withasideofbread/posts/pfbid02E14sdYUyMUrfYssLF2fCnKunTfvn2hNsDUeLx4RFntMMxuEqT5ByFJ4nV5iR257bl

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How to Care For Wooden Rolling Pins Your wooden rolling pin will last a lifetime if properly cared for. TIPS: 1. DO NOT leave it in standing water- this causes the wood to warp, bow and crack. if the rolling pin has metal components, it could rust. 2. If you have stuck on dough, use a bench scraper while holding the rolling pin on the counter at an angle. Scrape down the side, rotating until all the residue is removed. 3. Scrub it clean - when you are done using the rolling pin, immediately wipe it down with a damp. lint-free cloth. 4. DO NOT use soap! Soap strips the wood of it’s natural oils shortening the life span of the rolling pin.

5. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher. The heating cycle dries out the wood and the wash cycle could overly soak it. 6. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT store your rolling pin without drying it first. Use a towel to completely dry the rolling pin before storing. 7. Oil the rolling pin. Why? Because it will increase the longevity of the rolling pin and will prevent cracks. Dab mineral or butcher oil onto a lint-free cloth and rub into rolling pin. NOTE: The picture is not mine.

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Cobbler

My new toy for baking! Love that I can store all of it together😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CZspGzYAlDd/?utm_medium=tumblr

My new toy for baking! Love that I can store all of it together 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsolFilnWY/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tray of cookies I sent to work with The Hubby. Got orders from doing so! (at Canastota, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfUO3WFxnb/?utm_medium=tumblr