Hey

[Dave.gillam]

Any chance we can get these recipes bound in one sticky? (just the recipes, not the whole discussion)

Im trying to build a "cookbook" for the house full of DIY cooking, like back in the old days. Ive noticed Im healthier that way.

[abbi]

Any chance we can get these recipes bound in one sticky? (just the recipes, not the whole discussion)

Im trying to build a "cookbook" for the house full of DIY cooking, like back in the old days. Ive noticed Im healthier that way.

What is "DIY" cooking?

[Charybdis]

Dig-In, Yeah?

[StarryNightDave]

[Dave.gillam]

DIY: do it yourself

I make my own sausage, cheese, "bisquick" mix, beer, etc at home, and love new recipes.

[abbi]

DIY: do it yourself

I make my own sausage, cheese, "bisquick" mix, beer, etc at home, and love new recipes.

I would love to have your sausage recipe and your bisquick recipe.

[Pixie]

I would love your Bisquick recipe!

[tattulip]

Any chance we can get these recipes bound in one sticky? (just the recipes, not the whole discussion)

Im trying to build a "cookbook" for the house full of DIY cooking, like back in the old days. Ive noticed Im healthier that way.

Not sure what you are asking.

[ConsrvYank1]

I would love your Bisquick recipe!

Me too, although the regular Bisquick is good, I would like to try it from scratch to see if there really is a difference. I might make strawberry or peach shortcake this weekend.

[Dave.gillam]

That one actually belongs to the missus, so I'll have to get her permission.



She said ok:
# 5 cups flour
# 1/4 cup baking powder
# 2 Tbsp. sugar
# 1 tsp. salt


Add butter as necessary (she subscribes to the Paula Dean theory of butter) (hmoemade butter btw)

Then she tweaks for specific recipes

[Pixie]

I would love your Bisquick recipe!

Me too, although the regular Bisquick is good, I would like to try it from scratch to see if there really is a difference. I might make strawberry or peach shortcake this weekend.

Peach shortcake! Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pixie]

That one actually belongs to the missus, so I'll have to get her permission.



She said ok:
# 5 cups flour
# 1/4 cup baking powder
# 2 Tbsp. sugar
# 1 tsp. salt


Add butter as necessary (she subscribes to the Paula Dean theory of butter) (hmoemade butter btw)

Then she tweaks for specific recipes

Please tell the missus we say thank you! I like Paula Dean's theory on the use of butter too!

[ConsrvYank1]

That one actually belongs to the missus, so I'll have to get her permission.



She said ok:
# 5 cups flour
# 1/4 cup baking powder
# 2 Tbsp. sugar
# 1 tsp. salt


Add butter as necessary (she subscribes to the Paula Dean theory of butter) (hmoemade butter btw)

Then she tweaks for specific recipes

Those are the ingredients, how about the directions for them?

[Dave.gillam]

mix thoroughly in a big bowl and store at room tempt until use. We use such small batches since we only have the boys on weekends. For the two of us, that'll last a month or two

[Pixie]

CY1, you can follow the same directions as on the box of Bisquick.

[ConsrvYank1]

CY1, you can follow the same directions as on the box of Bisquick.

He again forgot the time and temp. I will try it, but I have a feeling it is going to be much the same as the recipe on the Bisquick box.

[Pixie]

I think so too! One thing I bet, in the long run, it will be a lot cheaper than buying Bisquick!

[tattulip]

But will it taste the same? Bisquick is pretty awesome!

[Fatherducque]

But will it taste the same? Bisquick is pretty awesome!

You're easy to entertain, aren't you?

(*pssssst....she's from Iowa *)

[Pixie]

But will it taste the same? Bisquick is pretty awesome!

Honestly, TT, I think better because it will be fresher!

[College Boy]

I didn't know that freshness counted for drygoods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

[Fatherducque]

But will it taste the same? Bisquick is pretty awesome!

You're easy to entertain, aren't you?

(*pssssst....she's from Iowa *)

You KNOW DSMBaptist is gonna have a fit over that comment!

I call that a "twofer"!

[Fatherducque]

I didn't know that freshness counted for drygoods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

That reminds me of an exchange my wife had with one of our Asian friends when we lived in Asia.

Wife: "I found bugs in that rice I bought at the market."

Friend: "Not many, though?"

[Pixie]

I didn't know that freshness counted for drygoods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

Oh, Mike, the freshness of the baking powder/baking soda make a big difference.

[StarryNightDave]

I didn't know that freshness counted for drygoods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

Oh, Mike, the freshness of the baking powder/baking soda make a big difference.

Another BIG factor is the smoothness of the powders - especially baking powder and soda. If you ever made a cake or brownies from a mix, you may have noticed that the ingredients are superfine. I've found that taking care in each step to make sure the powders are smooth and well mixed helps make a better cake, or whatever you're making. I've also seen recipes that have you sift cocoa powder to make sure it is evenly distributed.

[ConsrvYank1]

I didn't know that freshness counted for drygoods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

Oh, Mike, the freshness of the baking powder/baking soda make a big difference.

Another BIG factor is the smoothness of the powders - especially baking powder and soda. If you ever made a cake or brownies from a mix, you may have noticed that the ingredients are superfine. I've found that taking care in each step to make sure the powders are smooth and well mixed helps make a better cake, or whatever you're making. I've also seen recipes that have you sift cocoa powder to make sure it is evenly distributed.

That's a good idea Dave.

[Pixie]

I didn't know that freshness counted for dry goods. I thought that it was just a matter of making sure that there weren't bugs in it.

-Mike

Oh, Mike, the freshness of the baking powder/baking soda make a big difference.

Another BIG factor is the smoothness of the powders - especially baking powder and soda. If you ever made a cake or brownies from a mix, you may have noticed that the ingredients are superfine. I've found that taking care in each step to make sure the powders are smooth and well mixed helps make a better cake, or whatever you're making. I've also seen recipes that have you sift cocoa powder to make sure it is evenly distributed.

I wasn't think along this line at all but you are absolutely right! I ALWAYS sift my dry ingredients! I have always found it to make my baked goods lighter less dense, less heavy!