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What is autolyse? A baker’s guide
The autolyse method is a simple process used in bread making that allows combined flour and water to rest before adding other ingredients to the bread dough. Professor Raymond Calvel—a French Master Baker—discovered the autolyse method in the 1970s when he sought a solution to degrading bread quality brought on by the mass production of French bread. Read on to learn more about when and how to use the autolyse method, as well as the benefits of adding the process to your bread-making routine.
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How to make scones in a stand mixer
Scones—traditionally round, flaky, biscuit-like baked goods, served with jam and clotted cream—have been a tea time staple in the UK for centuries. They’ve grown in global popularity over the years and taken on new shapes and flavors. American scones are often heavier, sweeter, cut into triangles or squares and sometimes drizzled with icing or sprinkled with sugar. Savory ingredients like cheeses and herbs are popular as well. With a few simple tips, a handful of ingredients and a KitchenAid® stand mixer, it’s easy to create a basic scone recipe that you can personalize and enhance with your favorite twists and additions.
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Flex edge vs. Flat beater: how to choose
At first glance, flat beaters and flex edge beaters are quite similar in appearance, but their subtle differences shine in how they function for your kitchen. Understanding the difference between these accessories can be the key to perfecting a fluffy cake or elevating a bowl of creamy guacamole. Keep reading to learn more about what makes these KitchenAid® stand mixer accessories different and ways you can use them in recipes.
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How to make frozen yogurt
To whip up a batch of homemade frozen yogurt, simply blend a few basic ingredients together and use your KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker attachment to help transform the mixture into a creamy confection that you can freeze to your desired consistency and serve with an array of toppings. Makers will agree that a meal is just not a meal without dessert. Frozen yogurt makes for a tasty, refreshing and surprisingly easy make-ahead dessert for your friends and family, or just for you. If you want to learn how to make homemade frozen yogurt, follow along and get inspired as you dream up frozen yogurt recipes that you can easily conquer using a KitchenAid® stand mixer.
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Stand mixer speed control guide
The key to unlocking your creativity in the kitchen starts with the basics, like mastering KitchenAid® stand mixer speeds. Not only will you be making the most of your mixer in no time, you’ll also get more out of your accessories and attachments. Precision is key with many recipes, and the unique 10 speed models by KitchenAid brand give Makers plenty of room for fine tuning results. Read on to learn how stand mixer speeds can help elevate your recipes.
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How to make quiche: tips and ideas for your favorite fillings
Quiche is a delicious and versatile option for breakfast, brunch or even dinner that can be customized to suit your tastes and inspiration. Quiche fillings can be rich and decadent or light and healthy. You may also be familiar with similar dishes such as a frittata or strata. Frittata is egg custard prepared without the crust, while strata is egg custard baked with layers of bread inside. The KitchenAid® cordless hand blender is great for making a quiche filling, and you can also use a KitchenAid® Pastry Beater Attachment to create a flaky, buttery pastry crust. Read on to learn more about how to make quiche.
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Types of meringue: Italian, Swiss and French
Though they may seem similar, not all meringue recipes are created equal. Italian, Swiss and French meringues all require their own unique preparation, and understanding the difference between each type will help you create a delicious meringue to add to desserts like pies, cakes, cookies and even soufflés. Use the following guide to explore the different types of meringue.
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How to store your stand mixer
Not only are stand mixers essential to any Maker’s kitchen, but they can be a fun addition to your kitchen decor and come in a range of colors as unique as you. Depending on space constraints and your kitchen layout, these heavily used appliances can present some creative storage opportunities for Makers. Happily, there are a number of ingenious ways to store your stand mixer and keep it close at hand for when inspiration strikes. Whether you’re working within an existing space or thinking about custom solutions, read on to discover three great stand mixer storage ideas from KitchenAid brand. These three solutions—out in plain sight for everyone to admire, under cabinet storage or a mixer lift cabinet—can work with a range of kitchen layouts.
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How to make a cake with a KitchenAid stand mixer
With layers of spongy sweetness and creamy icing, nothing feels as decadent and celebratory as cake, and there’s a whole world of cakes to experiment with and be inspired by. The KitchenAid® stand mixer is an ideal tool for mixing, beating and whipping up your favorite recipes or new creations. Use this guide to learn a basic stand mixer cake recipe, then go on to more adventurous recipes like a Salted Caramel Mocha Cake, Double Chocolate Beetroot Cake and Angel Food Cake with Marsala Whipped Cream. Read on for step-by-step instructions and tips on how to make cake with a KitchenAid® stand mixer so you can start your cake-baking journey.
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How to whip egg whites to soft, firm or stiff peaks
Whipped egg whites are the secret to deliciously moist cake, perfectly puffed soufflés, decadent billowy mousse and sweet fluffy meringue. Whipping egg whites with precision to a lighter, delicate texture will add dimension and lightness to your favorite recipes. A KitchenAid® stand mixer can help you achieve whipped peaks faster than a competitor.* This guide will show you step by step how to whip egg whites to form the proper peak consistency for your culinary endeavor. *Compared to SMEG® SMF02PKUS. Based on 4 large egg whites at room temp.
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How to make buttercream frosting
An easy buttercream frosting recipe typically includes butter, powdered sugar, a little flavoring and heavy cream. With a vanilla buttercream frosting recipe in your culinary arsenal, you’ll be inspired to add twist after twist to elevate desserts like cakes, cookies, brownies and more. By adding ingredients like mascarpone, lavender or citrus to buttercream frosting – and a bit of persimmon or warm spice to batter – a basic cake becomes a showstopper. Read on to discover tips for creating the best buttercream frosting, as well as ways to use it in desserts. See how different types of buttercream frosting are made and how they compare to icing. Find flavor ideas with buttercream frosting recipes, along with tips on how to store it.
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How to cream butter and sugar
Creamed butter and sugar lays the groundwork for soft and tender cakes, cookies and more. Use the guide below to learn tips for creaming butter and sugar, discover why it’s important and see mouthwatering recipes that use the mixture as a base.
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