It may be slightly less airy, but plain flour is better for baking cakes. Plain flour is higher in gluten than self-raising flour. With self-raising flour, the gluten protein in the flour is activated through baking, resulting in a lighter cake. If you want a dense cake, make sure you have it in the oven…
Almond trees are one of the oldest cultivated plants on the planet. Almonds grow on trees native to the Mediterranean region, with several species considered to be wild and others native to California. The average almond tree can reach over 100 feet in height, with trees reaching upwards of 30 feet in diameter. These two…
Remove the starter and insert the lighter. Fill the lighter with the charcoal. Hold the flame next to the lit charcoal. This creates the flame that allows the charcoal to draw oxygen. How do you start a charcoal fire without lighter fluid? Start one canister of charcoal into coals in your fireplace. Add another canister…
Remove all of the oil from the old filter and clean the screen to ensure that there is no oil and dirt in it. You may also want to remove the gaskets from the car before pouring the new oil in (as mentioned in the introduction). How do you clean an oil tray? Use mild…
Self rising flour consists of a combination of self-raising flour, baking powder and yeast. When preparing self-rising flour, some ingredients are mixed to produce a batter that has a neutral pH (equal proportions of acid and base). Can I substitute oatmeal for flour? If you’re looking for more healthful oatmeal alternatives, try adding nut butter,…
For people with hypothyroidism: Don’t take soups made from soup bases other than chicken stock. For most people, these are safe substitutes for plain chicken stock. However, for those who have low thyroid function (which is the condition hypothyroidism is a precursor for), any substitute for plain chicken stock will cause your thyroid to be…