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Expensive Heloise: I like to make selfmade bread, however generally I discover that my yeast is previous its expiration date. If it is “outdated,” can I nonetheless use it, and the way can I inform if it is nonetheless good? — Lisa F., Eugene, Oregon
Lisa, if it is too previous (or, as you say, “outdated”), it is useless. Nevertheless, if it was saved in a cool, darkish and dry place, it nonetheless is likely to be energetic. To check it, stir 1 teaspoon of sugar and a couple of 1/4 teaspoons of yeast into 1/4 cup of heat water. Don’t use sizzling water, as a result of it’s going to kill the yeast. Wait 10 minutes whereas the yeast dissolves. If the combination begins to bubble and rise and has a robust yeast scent, it’s nonetheless energetic. The yeast can be utilized in your bread making. — Heloise
Expensive Readers: I get so many letters asking for my Cookies From Cake Combine recipe to be reprinted. It isn’t solely straightforward, it is particularly enjoyable to do with youngsters as a option to introduce them to cooking and baking. Afterward, they will eat the completed product! Though the boxed cake producers have modified the quantity of content material of their packing containers, this recipe can work with the diminished quantity of product as nicely. — Heloise
Heloise’s Cookies From Cake Combine:
Choose any taste cake combine you need and add as much as 1/4 cup of chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips.
1 (18.25 ounce) field cake combine
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine ONLY the above components in a big bowl till blended. Drop spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches aside. Put the baking sheet on the center rack and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. You could watch them rigorously, as a result of they are going to brown rapidly. Ovens range, so stand by for the primary batch.
In case you get pleasure from tasty treats or fast and simple recipes, you will love my “All-Time Favourite Recipes.” This Cookies From Cake Combine is only one of a number of recipes provided in my pamphlet. To get a duplicate, simply go to www.Heloise.com or ship $5 together with a stamped, self-addressed lengthy envelope to: Heloise/Favorites, P.O. Field 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. You may be glad you have got this useful little pamphlet at your fingertips. — Heloise
Expensive Heloise: I’ve a small residence kitchen. I just lately purchased a brand new set of pots and pans and didn’t need to get them scratched up. I haven’t got the room for a dangling pot rack; nevertheless, I eliminated a shelf in my pantry and changed it with a wire rack. I went to the ironmongery shop and acquired some S-hooks. I now hold my new pots and pans from the wire rack with the S-hooks. — Sandy R., New York
Expensive Heloise: Is a plastic reducing board safer than a wood one? — Carl M., Fresno, California
Carl, a plastic reducing board can harbor as a lot micro organism as a wood one if it has a scratch or reduce on its floor. A plastic board can go into the dishwasher, whereas a wood one can’t. — Heloise
