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Paul Hollywood shows how using oil instead of flour to knead bread, which helps keep the texture of the dough consistent. -Lightly grease a...
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Whisking egg whites traps air in them, increasing their volume. The air in whisked egg whites helps cakes, soufflés and other dishes to rise....
Cake tins should be greased and lined to prevent the sponge from sticking to the sides during cooking. It makes life much easier when...
Salmon fillets can be cooked in many ways. Here are two simple and delicious recipes. To pan-fry salmon fillets, brush the fish with melted...
Paul Hollywood shows how using oil instead of flour to knead bread, which helps keep the texture of the dough consistent. -Lightly grease a...
To ‘chiffonade’ means to shred very finely – this technique works well with lettuces, cabbages or herbs. -Cut the lettuce in half. -Roll the...
Caramelising sugar is the process of heating it to the point that it melts and then cools as a hard glaze. This technique is...
If your mussels are covered in mud or barnacles, rub handfuls of them together under running water before you start. -Tap any mussels that...
This is a foolproof way of skinning tomatoes. -Place the whole, fresh tomatoes into a bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 30-60...
Roll out a block of puff pastry to a thickness of 5mm/¼in. With a pastry cutter, cut out the vol-au-vents to the size you...
Cleaning and preparing a squid is easier than you might think. -Pull the tentacles away from the body of the squid. -Feel inside the...
Beurre manié is a paste made from flour and softened butter. It’s used to thicken gravy and stews -Press together equal quantities of butter...
There’s no need to be afraid of chocolate ganache! Edd Kimber shows how to ice a chocolate cake perfectly. Heat the chocolate and cream...
Chaffing is a technique Paul Hollywood uses to bring a lighter texture to his scone recipe. -Use your hands to fold the dough in...