The Balancing Act - Family

Balancing Act Story Library

The Video Player Requires Flash.

search the library


12 Item(s) found in Library
View	Frozen Brownies Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Did you know that brownies can be kept frozen 4 to 6 months in the freezer? Wrap each square in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then put the brownies into an airtight freezer bag. To freeze the entire pan, place pan in freezer briefly just long enough to harden the brownies. Then remove the block from the pan, wrap it and bag it! more
View	How to make your cakes moist & even Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC The main reason cake becomes dry is that it is over-baked. So to make your cake moist and delicious, check the cake with a toothpick at the shorter end of the baking time range. If cake comes off on the toothpick, return it to the oven for the full baking time. If no crumbs come off on the toothpick, then your cake is done! more
View	Decorating with style Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Here’s a decorating tip using powdered sugar: Use a stencil or cut waxed paper into strips. Place stencil or strips in a criss-cross or diagonal pattern on top of uncut, cooled brownies or cookie bars. Place powdered sugar in a tea strainer, and tap it lightly to dust the surface. Carefully remove the stencil or strips to reveal your pattern. more
View	How to get great cookies Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Butter is the best fat for flavor and appearance, and you should soften butter at room temperature before you use it. Remember to cool your cookie sheet completely before baking each batch of cookies. Even a minute of baking time can make a great difference to your cookies, so always check for doneness a minute or two before the stated baking time! more
View	Easy and Cheesy Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC If you love cheesecake but are worried about the fat, try using light cream cheese instead of regular. For smooth batter, make sure the cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. And if you bake your cheesecake in a water bath, also known as “bain-marie”, it produces a texture that is creamy, moist and rich – almost like custard. more
View	Types of Brownies Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Did you know that modifying the ingredients of classic brownies can create a different outcome? “Fudgy” brownies have a minimum of flour and no leavening such as baking powder. “Cake-like” brownies contain less butter and more flour, as well as a bit of baking powder. “Chewy” brownies usually get their texture from extra eggs and a combo of different types of chocolate. more
View	Cake baking and cooling tips Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Here’s a tasty cake baking tip: When baking with glass baking dishes, lower your oven temp by 25 degrees, because glass heats more quickly than metal and retains its heat longer. You should cool your cake for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. more
View	Smooth & Shiny Frosting Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC How do you frost your cakes smooth and shiny? Here’s a simple tip: After frosting your cake, dip a palette knife or small spatula into hot water and wipe off the water. Then slide the heated knife over the cake. It will melt the icing just enough to make the surface smooth and shiny. more
View	Preparing for brownie baking Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Be sure and use the pan size called for in your brownie recipe. If the pan is too large, the batter may spread too thin and dry out your brownies. If the pan is too small, the brownies may be too dense and will come out under-baked. Grease only the bottom of the perfectly-sized pan, which allows the brownies to stick to the sides as they rise and prevents the center from collapsing. more
View	Easter holiday baking ideas Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC This segment defines the role Duncan Hines plays in helping you create delicious baked goods and treats for any and all occasions. Whether you’re baking with someone or for others, Duncan Hines is the best way to show friends, family and others that you care. With a full array of bake mixes, ready to spread frostings and even frozen brownies that can go straight into the oven, Duncan Hines is the most trusted partner in the kitchen for today’s bakers. more
View	Testing Brownies For Doneness Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Want to know for sure when your brownies are done? Fully-baked brownies will shrink away from the pan slightly. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick halfway between the edge and center. If it comes out clean, the brownies are done. The center should be slightly sticky, but not dry. If the toothpick comes out completely clean from the center of the brownie, they are overbaked. more
View	Making Your Brownies Better Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC Here are some baking tips to make your brownies even better: Expert bakers recommend hand mixing your brownies, and to avoid over-baking them, which can cause brownies to become dry. Also, to prevent crumbling, cool brownies completely before cutting them into squares. Use a plastic or table knife for smooth-sided bars. more
1 Of 1 Page : [1] Goto page

instructions

All of the stories which have aired on The Balancing Act are available on line. To find a story enter in a keyword, the title, or content provider.