Foolproof French Bread 1 package dry yeast2 cups lukewarm water4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar In large bowl, mix flour, salt and sugar together. In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Pour yeast mixture over other ingredients. Stir and mix. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 4 hours. Punch down, [...]

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Foolproof Meringue 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup boiling water 3 egg whites6 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix first 2 ingredients in a saucepan, then add boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until clear. Let cool. Beat egg whites and sugar. Add vanilla extract. Beat until peaks form. Add cooled cornstarch [...]

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Foolproof Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup whole milk1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg2 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedVegetable oil (for cooking) Combine everything except the vegetable oil in a mixing bowl and whisk lightly. It’s okay if there are small lumps and streaks. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in [...]

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Foolproof Piecrust Posted by swm56 at recipegoldmine.com 6/11/01 11:14:31 am No matter how much you handle this dough (and you can beat it with your rolling pin if you like), it will always be flaky, tender and delicious. Scraps can be re-rolled if necessary and crust will never be tough. Dough can be left in [...]

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Foolproof Fudge From the kitchen of Margaret Roth-Glende, Chandler, Arizona 3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips    (or milk chocolate chips)1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milkDash of salt1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with Eagle Brand and salt. Remove [...]

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Foolproof Hollandaise Sauce 3/4 cup waterSalt, red pepper and paprika, to taste2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon cornstarch2 egg yolks, beaten3 tablespoons butter, divided Pour water in top of double boiler. Heat water and add salt, red pepper, paprika and lemon juice. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of cold water. Add to seasoned water, stirring [...]

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Foolproof Scrambled Eggs 6 eggs1/3 cup light cream or milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Beat eggs; beat in cream or milk and seasonings. Cook in upper part of double boiler over hot water until just set, stirring often. Serve at once with toast.

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Foolproof Dark Chocolate Fudge 18 ounces semisweet chocolate chips14 ounces sweetened condensed milkDash of salt1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla extract. Spread evenly into a wax paper-lined 8- [...]

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