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Back to Basics ~ tips and techniques to create a great loaf in 5 minutes a day.

Back to Basics ~ tips and techniques to create a great loaf in 5 minutes a day.
Note that there is an updated version of this post, click here to view. Recently we have seen lots of new readers on the website who are asking wonderful questions about how to perfect their loaves. First I’d like to say welcome to the site and thank you for trying the bread. As I bake through the basic Master recipe from ABin5 I will try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and also introduce you to a few new pieces of equipment I’ve recently started to use that make the whole experience just a little easier. The goal is to create a large batch of dough that stores in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. That’s why our method saves you so much time– all the mixing and prep is divided over four one-pound loaves. Master Recipe from The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking: 3 cups lukewarm water (you can use cold water, but it will take the dough longer to rise. *If you use cake yeast you will need 1.3 ounces.

100 Greatest Cooking Tips (of all time!) : Chefs 1. Remember, y'all, it’s all about the prep. Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The One Workout Every Climber Should Do - Rock Climbing &Bouldering Articles - StumbleUpon posted by dpm on 09/07/2011 In my Should You Train? article there was only one type of training that I recommended for all climbers in every situation: stability and mobility training. Climbers aren’t the only demographic to ignore the importance of stability training. In populations where these imbalances have been correct they’ve seen non-contact injury rates plummet. This region hosts the origin of almost every move that climbing begins with. Sold yet? The Warm-up If you’ve been climbing or training you can skip these exercises. Halos Using a dumbbell, kettlebell, or medicine ball (or rock, etc), stand erect holding the weight in front of you at chest to neck level with naturally-bent arms. Do 10 in each direction Snatch Use something very light, like an un-weighted barbell or a broom. Do 15 Skiers This is like poling in cross country skiing except that you don’t bend your arms, meaning they aren’t really like skiing at all, but I didn’t name them. The Workout Pull-up Retractions Do 10 Do 25

Mini Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups are poppable, gluten-free, and packed with protein. The perfect breakfast or snack! I had this whole spiel ready about how real men do, in fact, eat quiche, as demonstrated by Ben who housed nearly a dozen Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups that resemble wee baby quiche for dinner, but then I remembered that quiche have crust and Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups do not, so in reality they’re more like mini frittatas and well, all was tragically lost. Ok, let me explain. First of all, Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups might be my new favorite thing on the planet. I may or may not have squealed with delight when they came out of the oven. They’re basically mini frittatas containing eggs, egg whites, cooked quinoa, shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and diced ham, but I couldn’t name them Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas because Ben won’t knowingly eat frittatas. Are you still reading? Plus, they’re so versatile. Plus they take no time at all to make. Mix. Description

Slow Cooker Gooey Chocolate Cake I’m meeting a new friend for lunch today. And an old friend for line-dancing tonight. And I’m feeling rather spoiled about it all. I mean, moms shouldn’t have TWO social events on the calendar for the same day, should we? Which brings me to the point of what moms should be doing anyway. For a long time, I measured myself by what I remember of my own mom. The odd thing is, I’ve now reached the age in my life where I am exactly as old as she was. Such is the fate of all moms. And I realized then that everyday is really a bit like living in an imaginary world. Because, ancient people don’t do lunch with new friends. And they definitely don’t join in a on rousing night session of line-dancing with old friends. They don’t make oatmeal in the morning in bare feet and spandex shorts. And ancient people DEFINITELY do not fill their day’s with a slew of other snappy, bodacious activities. See? I’m crazy hip. Whatever are my kids thinking? Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder

Climbing Magazine - Since 1970 Truffled Garlic & Green Herb Fries Today is the day of the big reveal. After weeks of tossing together spices and attempting to make a truly prizewinning flavor combination for the Alexia “Reinvent a Classic” blogger competition, the opinion of the taste-testing masses (a.k.a my children) have been heard. The out-and-out winner in our home were these simple, julienned Gold Yukon fries, richly scented with the flavors of garlic, herbs, and truffle salt. Though inspired by the “french” part of the “French Fry,” this recipe is tremendously easy to whip up. You gotta get a bag of Alexia Yukon Gold fries. Just the plain and simple ones. Chop up a clove of garlic until it’s real small. Now, this step is the first real secret to making these fries be as pretty as a pony. Toss those powdered herbs with the slightest bit of flour and some truffle salt. Drizzle your melted garlic butter over the frozen fries, then toss in your spice mixture. Then, toss them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake them fries up until golden brown.

Training to Become a Better Climber - Part 1 More Articles Like This Is it possible to improve your climbing without even trying? Jack Geldard thinks that a few small changes in your climbing... [ full article ] Top British Boulderer, Ned Feehally shares his experiences climbing some hard boulders both in the UK and the world, his opinions... [ full article ] In this short video from Canadian competition climber Sean McColl, we see Sean training at a private wall in Chamonix, France. ... [ full article ] Popular Articles Right Now Finger Injuries are almost certainly the most common injuries climbers face. With junior competitions becoming more popular, training for young climbers is becoming much more popular. Related UKC Forum discussions This is the first of a series of training articles and is aimed at beginners or people who are operating in the low grades and wish to improve (Approximate grade range of around UK Diff - Severe, Sport grade F3 - 4 or bouldering grade VB / UK Tech 4c). Name: Tommy Toprope Footwork – The Basics

Cinnamon Roll Cake You all know that I love breakfast foods. Maybe it’s because I don’t really cook breakfast that often. My husband sometimes cooks breakfast stuff on the weekends. We usually just eat cereal in the morning. The other night we had French toast with Portuguese sausage for dinner. Instead of drizzling maple syrup on my French toast, I slathered it with Nutella. Here’s something you could make for breakfast or dessert. Cinnamon roll cake. Super easy. Make some. You’re welcome. Ingredients (recipe from Cookin' Up North) Cake3 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ cups milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted Topping1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 5 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Overnight Caramel French Toast Recipe Jan Smith Ingredients 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup 1/4 cup butter Cooking spray 10 (1-ounce) slices French bread (soft bread such as Pepperidge Farm) 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Arrange bread slices in a single layer over syrup in dish. Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until golden. Print This decadent French toast with caramel gets lightened but without losing the rich flavor everyone loves. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 piece) Nutritional Information Good to Know Vanessa Johnson Cooking Light

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