WARPED BAKING PANS
TOSS Use these, and baked goods will come out misshapen and may cook unevenly. Next time, let hot sheets cool before soaking them in the sink; thermal shock causes that warping.
SCRATCHED NONSTICK ...
Oil a 9x13-inch baking pan, and set it near your work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and roll out to a 1x2 foot oblong (the oil from the bowl should keep it from sticking).
Look for copper baking pans in the shape of the bird, painted serving platters or even a wallpaper border with a rooster print.
They are sometimes used to line a baking pan before pouring in the batter so that the flavor will bake into the cake. Flavored sugar can be made by alternating layers of scented geranium leaves and sugar and storing for seven to ten days.
Pot roast a little overcooked? To clean burnt baking pans, coat the bottoms with baking soda and add just enough water to cover. Let stand for three hours, then gently scrape out the burnt food with a plastic spatula.
But sized-down islands are increasingly being found in small kitchens. Their value for storage outweighs their value as a work surface. Store small appliances, mixing bowls, baking pans, and other items you don't use on a daily basis.
you might feel locked out of your house if you break a leg, need a wheelchair and can't reach the sink in the bathroom. And here's something else to think about: In 30 years, you'll be 60, and it won't be so easy to search for a favorite baking pan ...
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