tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post3285338987211788038..comments2023-11-02T09:52:53.436+00:00Comments on Domestic Sluttery: Tips for becoming a better bakerSian Meadeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536919654548369387noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-59392340669174159742013-06-14T10:17:07.474+01:002013-06-14T10:17:07.474+01:00Another Mary Berry top tip is grating (very cold) ...Another Mary Berry top tip is grating (very cold) butter for crumble/scones/pastry - makes it SO much easier to rub into the flour.<br /><br />If you're gonna use Pinterest then I would recommend investing in some cups, because converting American cup measures into grams is a giant pain in the bum. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208203551055372708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-17571020136031798612013-04-22T11:34:13.104+01:002013-04-22T11:34:13.104+01:00I don't have a microwave! Melting butter is th...I don't have a microwave! Melting butter is the main reason me and my housemate want one.Sian Meadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536919654548369387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-58294996231263122922013-04-22T11:33:00.106+01:002013-04-22T11:33:00.106+01:00Don't keep eggs in the fridge, they don't ...Don't keep eggs in the fridge, they don't need it and they take on any smells you have knocking about in the fridge. I'm lazy I just microwave the butter, probably another reason for my hit and miss baking, I JUST CAN"T HELP MYSELFHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459417169511513447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-25265342263981867402013-04-21T09:58:28.277+01:002013-04-21T09:58:28.277+01:00Captcha thingies are horrible things! I'd rath...Captcha thingies are horrible things! I'd rather the odd spam comment sneaking through than people not being able to comment easily. You're right about the relaxed baking, though. Trying to bake when stressed is a waste of time.Sian Meadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536919654548369387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-77229912558356871222013-04-19T21:40:12.619+01:002013-04-19T21:40:12.619+01:00Heh, I don't know - I intend to start all my c...Heh, I don't know - I intend to start all my comments with "I was moved enough to create a thought :-P" <br /><br />And yes, you're right about being relaxed. I've never made decent Bakewell tarts for friends, but can churn out great ones on an idle Sunday afternoon.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033896516450368187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-73340218475201916662013-04-19T20:04:38.536+01:002013-04-19T20:04:38.536+01:00Above is why you need captcha thingies.
On topic,...Above is why you need captcha thingies.<br /><br />On topic, I have found the more relaxed I am when baking the better it turns out.<br />Which is why when idly baking After8cupcakes they are marvellous, but when baking for mes parents or friends, on a timebudget it's almost guaranteed to fail!Lyra Lavernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037845946225417755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-83040502346034575622013-04-19T16:38:35.985+01:002013-04-19T16:38:35.985+01:00Cold butter = baking nightmare. I realised as well...Cold butter = baking nightmare. I realised as well that properly cutting the parchment to measure is a LOT easier than trying to cram a ripped sheet into a tin. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425260045716313578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-88952901734748322172013-04-19T16:24:26.621+01:002013-04-19T16:24:26.621+01:00I did that last time! It totally works. I did not ...I did that last time! It totally works. I did not do it wearing Chanel, sadly.Sian Meadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536919654548369387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-74019871211082096232013-04-19T16:22:39.732+01:002013-04-19T16:22:39.732+01:00Oh yes. I like Mary Berry's tip about cubing b...Oh yes. I like Mary Berry's tip about cubing butter from the fridge and leaving it in a bowl of tepid water for 10 minutes. Drain the water away and it's soft and ready to use. <br /><br />Same for eggs - I never remember to take them out, so leave them in a bowl of water for a bit.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033896516450368187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-79225124180017976242013-04-19T16:12:49.742+01:002013-04-19T16:12:49.742+01:00And making sure butter actually at room temperatur...And making sure butter actually at room temperature! I'm so impatient (and have abutter-stealing kitten), so I tend to think 'yeah, that's warm enough'. If I think that, it takes about two minutes of beating before I realise that it's really, really not.Sian Meadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536919654548369387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273652815577465353.post-82092635625841322452013-04-19T15:49:21.971+01:002013-04-19T15:49:21.971+01:00I just wanted to add that using baking parchment h...I just wanted to add that using baking parchment has made me more likely to bake. I hated carefully rubbing butter onto greaseproof paper to make sure nothing stuck. I didn't realise that you can just line a tin with baking parchment and pour the mixture in.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033896516450368187noreply@blogger.com