Month: March 2013

Freshen Up Popcorn

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1. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees F.

2. Spread the popcorn evenly on a baking sheet.

3. Put the baking sheet in the oven.

4. Set the timer for 5 minutes.

5. Check the popcorn to see if it is crisper and more palatable.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the popcorn is to your liking.

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Thanks Dawn

5 Ingredient Crusty Baguettes in 30 Minutes

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Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  In a large bowl, whisk together the warm water, yeast, and sugar.  Set the bowl on top of your preheating oven for ten minutes.  Stir in the salt and add the flour a half-cup at a time, until the dough becomes soft but not sticky.  Knead the dough until elastic.

Cut the dough into four even pieces.  Roll each of them into four long, thin ropes.  Twist together two of the ropes to form one loaf.  Twist the other two ropes together to form a second loaf.  Transfer both onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

You can now bake the loaf right away (if you’re in a hurry) or allow it to rise for an additional 15-30 minutes on top of your warm oven.

Now for the SECRET: Fill a large bowl with… click here to read more.. read the comments too at this link – lots of good info!