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Human: Claire Saffitz Croissant Questions 1. How do you know when the kneading is good enough. Mine was not as perfectly shiny and even as hers (still looked like there were some lumps) but I had given it a full 10 mins in level 1 (slow) on my KitchenAid. 2. I always struggle to get the complete length she recommen...	Human: Claire Saffitz Croissant Questions 1. How do you know when the kneading is good enough. Mine was not as perfectly shiny and even as hers (still looked like there were some lumps) but I had given it a full 10 mins in level 1 (slow) on my KitchenAid. 2. I always struggle to get the complete length she recommen...
Human: Consistently flat cookies Hi Folks, I recently moved to a new house and I've started baking again, but it's been somewhat depressing because I can't seem to make cookies properly. I've tried a bunch of different recipes, and nothing seems to work out for me. The biggest problem I have is that my cookies alw...	Human: Consistently flat cookies Hi Folks, I recently moved to a new house and I've started baking again, but it's been somewhat depressing because I can't seem to make cookies properly. I've tried a bunch of different recipes, and nothing seems to work out for me. The biggest problem I have is that my cookies alw...
Human: My dough turned to batter during bulk fermentation. I added flour and now it won't develop gluten structure. Is it just trash now? 375 g water 100 g sourdough starter 10 g salt 500 g all-purpose or bread flour (I used AP + VWG) Last night i did 4 stretch and folds and everything was looking good, but th...	Human: My dough turned to batter during bulk fermentation. I added flour and now it won't develop gluten structure. Is it just trash now? 375 g water 100 g sourdough starter 10 g salt 500 g all-purpose or bread flour (I used AP + VWG) Last night i did 4 stretch and folds and everything was looking good, but th...
Human: Baking recipes other than cakes / cupcakes / cookies I'm still new at baking and I'm looking for some baking ideas that are not cakes / cupcakes / cookies but still suitable for a beginner. Assistant: I would suggest scones. Or trying your hand at pate a choux and making cream puffs! Pie dough is also a favo...	Human: Baking recipes other than cakes / cupcakes / cookies I'm still new at baking and I'm looking for some baking ideas that are not cakes / cupcakes / cookies but still suitable for a beginner. Assistant: Eclairs! The first time I made choux paste I could not believe how easy it was. Watching them balloon up from...
Human: What to do with seized chocolate Hello, I was melting some milk chocolate and it must have gotten water in it. It seized up, became clumpy and grainy. Can anyone recommend how to use it up now? I was thinking to add heavy cream and turn it into ganache. If anyone has other ideas I would love to hear. Assi...	Human: What to do with seized chocolate Hello, I was melting some milk chocolate and it must have gotten water in it. It seized up, became clumpy and grainy. Can anyone recommend how to use it up now? I was thinking to add heavy cream and turn it into ganache. If anyone has other ideas I would love to hear. Assi...
Human: Is selling baked/pastries goods from home a legit practice? Our even legal? Thinking of starting a small business right from home where I can sell baked goods... Assistant: Depends on the state/county/area. In Florida, you can without permit, if it falls under certain categories (Cottage Food Law). Look up ...	Human: Is selling baked/pastries goods from home a legit practice? Our even legal? Thinking of starting a small business right from home where I can sell baked goods... Assistant: Absolutely legit and amazing for moms. Call your local board of health to see if a residential kitchen permit is something you are able t...
Human: Is there a trick to halving cake recipes? So I like to bake (especially cakes) but it’s just me and my fiancé in the house so I would like to try halving recipes. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks, or any other ideas for how to make smaller-portioned desserts. Thank you!! Assistant: Any cu...	Human: Is there a trick to halving cake recipes? So I like to bake (especially cakes) but it’s just me and my fiancé in the house so I would like to try halving recipes. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks, or any other ideas for how to make smaller-portioned desserts. Thank you!! Assistant: What I...
Human: Pate de choux / choux pastry Pate a choux / choux pastry I want to make choux pastry for the first time and looking up recipes I found some big differences. I would have thought most would be somewhat the same. I have a Dutch baking book written by a Pastry chef that has as a basis: 100 grams milk 100 grams...	Human: Pate de choux / choux pastry Pate a choux / choux pastry I want to make choux pastry for the first time and looking up recipes I found some big differences. I would have thought most would be somewhat the same. I have a Dutch baking book written by a Pastry chef that has as a basis: 100 grams milk 100 grams...
Human: Proofing bread dough - airtight v. not airtight? Hi! I have been making bread a lot, and have fairly high success with it. However, there is something I am always unsure of - when I proof it, am I supposed to make sure it is airtight, or can I leave it covered with a kitchen towel of some kind? I have done bo...	Human: Proofing bread dough - airtight v. not airtight? Hi! I have been making bread a lot, and have fairly high success with it. However, there is something I am always unsure of - when I proof it, am I supposed to make sure it is airtight, or can I leave it covered with a kitchen towel of some kind? I have done bo...
Human: Looking for opinions on some budget stand mixers. So I've been looking for a solid budget stand mixer. I came across the Whall mixer which seems like the wattage is too low, and the Kealife (https://www.amazon.com/kealife-Kitchen-Electric-Beater-Stainless/dp/B09C8M2LHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) seem...	Human: Looking for opinions on some budget stand mixers. So I've been looking for a solid budget stand mixer. I came across the Whall mixer which seems like the wattage is too low, and the Kealife (https://www.amazon.com/kealife-Kitchen-Electric-Beater-Stainless/dp/B09C8M2LHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) seem...
Human: PLEASE HELP re: choux au craquelin Puffs look like they rise slightly but when I take them out of the oven, they collapse into these CONCAVE circles (bottoms). When I cut them in half, it looks like nothing has risen and the inside is wet. How can I tell if the issue is that the choux wasn’t cooked long enough...	Human: PLEASE HELP re: choux au craquelin Puffs look like they rise slightly but when I take them out of the oven, they collapse into these CONCAVE circles (bottoms). When I cut them in half, it looks like nothing has risen and the inside is wet. How can I tell if the issue is that the choux wasn’t cooked long enough...
Human: Baked lemon tart cracking - how to avoid it doing this? I have made Flour and Stone's (Nadine Ingram's) baked lemon tart a few times and it is absolutely delicious, save for the cracked top I get each time around. The recipe is straightforward - shortcrust pastry is blind baked and then a lemon custard fillin...	Human: Baked lemon tart cracking - how to avoid it doing this? I have made Flour and Stone's (Nadine Ingram's) baked lemon tart a few times and it is absolutely delicious, save for the cracked top I get each time around. The recipe is straightforward - shortcrust pastry is blind baked and then a lemon custard fillin...
Human: Vegan Macarons Hopefully someone here can shed some light on this. I have attempted four sepearte batches of vegan macarons (using aquafaba) and they’ve all failed miserably. In every bake, the tops rise to a point, crack open, and the center just oozes out. I’ve adjusted the oven temperature and times (rangin...	Human: Vegan Macarons Hopefully someone here can shed some light on this. I have attempted four sepearte batches of vegan macarons (using aquafaba) and they’ve all failed miserably. In every bake, the tops rise to a point, crack open, and the center just oozes out. I’ve adjusted the oven temperature and times (rangin...
Human: Expired Baking Chocolate? Hello everyone! This is my first post here. Have just got into baking since one year. As the title suggests, I forgot I had a bar of baking chocolate in the refrigerator, which has expired (haven't opened the packet yet). Is it okay to use expired baking chocolate? It has been 3 month...	Human: Expired Baking Chocolate? Hello everyone! This is my first post here. Have just got into baking since one year. As the title suggests, I forgot I had a bar of baking chocolate in the refrigerator, which has expired (haven't opened the packet yet). Is it okay to use expired baking chocolate? It has been 3 month...
Human: Countertop Ovens for Cake Does anyone have experience with countertop ovens primarily for baking cakes and macarons? My oven is super finicky when it comes to holding temperature (and is a unique brand so expensive to replace) so I’ve been looking into options like this: Oster French Convection Countertop and ...	Human: Countertop Ovens for Cake Does anyone have experience with countertop ovens primarily for baking cakes and macarons? My oven is super finicky when it comes to holding temperature (and is a unique brand so expensive to replace) so I’ve been looking into options like this: Oster French Convection Countertop and ...
Human: Too Much Extract In Buttercream I used my fav vanilla buttercream recipe and replaced the vanilla with maple. It’s a little too strong and I used less maple extract. What is the easiest way to fix this? (My husband said it’s good but he’d probably eat out of a dumpster so…) Assistant: I have nothing to add th...	Human: Too Much Extract In Buttercream I used my fav vanilla buttercream recipe and replaced the vanilla with maple. It’s a little too strong and I used less maple extract. What is the easiest way to fix this? (My husband said it’s good but he’d probably eat out of a dumpster so…) Assistant: I make my maple frosting...
Human: Cheesecake make-ahead questions Hello all, My husband's birthday party is on Sunday and I am making him cheesecakes as is traditional for us. The catch is that this year my "weekends" are midweek, so I can't do a bunch of baking on the Saturday. The recipes I plan to make are a lemon/lime and an espressoche...	Human: Cheesecake make-ahead questions Hello all, My husband's birthday party is on Sunday and I am making him cheesecakes as is traditional for us. The catch is that this year my "weekends" are midweek, so I can't do a bunch of baking on the Saturday. The recipes I plan to make are a lemon/lime and an espressoche...
Human: What am I doing wrong - Sad Crimping So, I finally learned to make a good pie crust (yay!) but my crimping always fails in the oven (boo!). I can have a beautiful large scallop crimp or a stunning rope crimp, but in the oven it just falls back into somewhat lumpy, uneven crust. Should I be chilling the assem...	Human: What am I doing wrong - Sad Crimping So, I finally learned to make a good pie crust (yay!) but my crimping always fails in the oven (boo!). I can have a beautiful large scallop crimp or a stunning rope crimp, but in the oven it just falls back into somewhat lumpy, uneven crust. Should I be chilling the assem...
Human: Don't have enough of an ingredient, what should I do? I'd like to make this King Arthur Banana Bread recipe. It calls for 113g of sour cream and I don't have enough. I weighed the container and it's 96g, so I have slightly less than that. I know sour cream provides fat and moisture so could I add more butter a...	Human: Don't have enough of an ingredient, what should I do? I'd like to make this King Arthur Banana Bread recipe. It calls for 113g of sour cream and I don't have enough. I weighed the container and it's 96g, so I have slightly less than that. I know sour cream provides fat and moisture so could I add more butter a...
Human: Why are light, fluffy muffins so hard to make at home? I feel like I'm pretty good at baking. I can make muffins with great flavor, but I can't seem to be able to truly replicate the light fluffiness that you get from a commercial prepared muffin. I know not to over-mix them, to fold until just combined. One...	Human: Why are light, fluffy muffins so hard to make at home? I feel like I'm pretty good at baking. I can make muffins with great flavor, but I can't seem to be able to truly replicate the light fluffiness that you get from a commercial prepared muffin. I know not to over-mix them, to fold until just combined. One...
Human: My buttercream tastes like crap I'm trying to make a vanilla buttercream and I followed this recipe online as exact as I can be, but it tastes grainy and I feel like gagging when I taste it. When my mom tasted it, she said it tasted good together with the cake bread. I also added some 1/2 tsp of salt and despi...	Human: My buttercream tastes like crap I'm trying to make a vanilla buttercream and I followed this recipe online as exact as I can be, but it tastes grainy and I feel like gagging when I taste it. When my mom tasted it, she said it tasted good together with the cake bread. I also added some 1/2 tsp of salt and despi...
Human: 8 or 9 inch cake pans? Hi guys! So I wanted to make a cake but I need new pans. I am looking for 2 in deep ones, but idk whether to get 8 or 9 in wide. Which is more common, and do you have a brand or type that you recommend (ordering from amazon btw) Thanks! Assistant: I recently got 2 Fat Daddio 8” pans. I ...	Human: 8 or 9 inch cake pans? Hi guys! So I wanted to make a cake but I need new pans. I am looking for 2 in deep ones, but idk whether to get 8 or 9 in wide. Which is more common, and do you have a brand or type that you recommend (ordering from amazon btw) Thanks! Assistant: 8” for a three layer, 9” for two🤷‍♀️
Human: Can I make banana bread in a bundt pan? I caved and decided I wanted to follow the trend and make some banana bread, however, I don't own a loaf pan. Is it possible to make the banana bread in a bundt pan? If so, is there a specific recipe I need to find or can I just use a regular recipe made for a loaf pan? ...	Human: Can I make banana bread in a bundt pan? I caved and decided I wanted to follow the trend and make some banana bread, however, I don't own a loaf pan. Is it possible to make the banana bread in a bundt pan? If so, is there a specific recipe I need to find or can I just use a regular recipe made for a loaf pan? ...
Human: Adding melted chocolate to baking Hi All! I’ve never had much success adding melted chocolate to my bakes - brownies, mousse, eggs, ect. It always seizes! Maybe I’m adding it in while it’s too warm, or I’m using the wrong type of chocolate(I use melts) Does anyone have any advice on adding it in without ha...	Human: Adding melted chocolate to baking Hi All! I’ve never had much success adding melted chocolate to my bakes - brownies, mousse, eggs, ect. It always seizes! Maybe I’m adding it in while it’s too warm, or I’m using the wrong type of chocolate(I use melts) Does anyone have any advice on adding it in without ha...
Human: Bananas rot before I can make banana bread Basically as the title says. I can never get my bananas to the dark brown stage. The always go dark brown and soggy on the bottom and stay yellow on top. I've tried turning them over to maybe help and the skin separates off. I keep them on the counter away from heat. ...	Human: Bananas rot before I can make banana bread Basically as the title says. I can never get my bananas to the dark brown stage. The always go dark brown and soggy on the bottom and stay yellow on top. I've tried turning them over to maybe help and the skin separates off. I keep them on the counter away from heat. ...
Human: Is the parking brake supposed to hold the vehicle on a slope? My 2021 Tundra (automatic transmission ofc) is in the shop today for it's 5k mile service and I told them the parking brake doesn't hold the truck in my driveway. The service manager told me the mechanic will tell him it's not supposed to. He's writ...	Human: Is the parking brake supposed to hold the vehicle on a slope? My 2021 Tundra (automatic transmission ofc) is in the shop today for it's 5k mile service and I told them the parking brake doesn't hold the truck in my driveway. The service manager told me the mechanic will tell him it's not supposed to. He's writ...
Human: May sound dumb, but how do you position your side mirrors? Like do you angle it so it shows a little bit of the car body without you leaning/turning your body to the mirror? Do you have it so you can just see the back passenger handle? Any information will help. I think I over angle my mirrors if that makes s...	Human: May sound dumb, but how do you position your side mirrors? Like do you angle it so it shows a little bit of the car body without you leaning/turning your body to the mirror? Do you have it so you can just see the back passenger handle? Any information will help. I think I over angle my mirrors if that makes s...
Human: Sold a car to a psycho. What to do? I recently today sold my car to a psycho. The car wasn't in bad shape and ran good. 250K miles so it wasn't a top tier car. Today I sold it to a guy and he test drove it for a bit and decided to buy it for 2K. Later he messages me saying he wants his money back and karmas a ...	Human: Sold a car to a psycho. What to do? I recently today sold my car to a psycho. The car wasn't in bad shape and ran good. 250K miles so it wasn't a top tier car. Today I sold it to a guy and he test drove it for a bit and decided to buy it for 2K. Later he messages me saying he wants his money back and karmas a ...
Human: What easy/cheap general mods do you know, for your car or in general, that others should know about? In an effort to keep this sub going, what general car modifications, cheap upgrades, or life hacks do you have for your/other cars? Make sure to mention disclaimers if there is one! Ex: voids the warranty A...	Human: What easy/cheap general mods do you know, for your car or in general, that others should know about? In an effort to keep this sub going, what general car modifications, cheap upgrades, or life hacks do you have for your/other cars? Make sure to mention disclaimers if there is one! Ex: voids the warranty A...
Human: why does my car eat headlights? anyone know why my car goes through headlights every couple months, sometimes weeks? it happens very randomly and is so inconvenient. latest incident, i drove home in the dark using my fog lights because of course both stopped working at 11pm. sometimes it’s the right one, somet...	Human: why does my car eat headlights? anyone know why my car goes through headlights every couple months, sometimes weeks? it happens very randomly and is so inconvenient. latest incident, i drove home in the dark using my fog lights because of course both stopped working at 11pm. sometimes it’s the right one, somet...
Human: Can I chill in my car for hour (s) at a time with the Ac On? Sometimes I don’t have anywhere to be for an hour but not near home yet. Can I chill in my Honda CR-V for 1-2 hours with the ac going? Not sure if related but I did this for a summer straight every day over and over and my compressor went out. Not s...	Human: Can I chill in my car for hour (s) at a time with the Ac On? Sometimes I don’t have anywhere to be for an hour but not near home yet. Can I chill in my Honda CR-V for 1-2 hours with the ac going? Not sure if related but I did this for a summer straight every day over and over and my compressor went out. Not s...
Human: What's your opinion on daily driving older cars (e.g. 15 years and older)? Hi r/askcarguys, What is your personal opinion of the topic of daily driving older cars (say 15 years+)? Does said opinion change if you are generally driving only by yourself or also driving with family / loved ones? I posted this to...	Human: What's your opinion on daily driving older cars (e.g. 15 years and older)? Hi r/askcarguys, What is your personal opinion of the topic of daily driving older cars (say 15 years+)? Does said opinion change if you are generally driving only by yourself or also driving with family / loved ones? I posted this to...
Human: Why are European cars so underpowered? Nothing seems to go over about 120kw (160hp), even pick-ups trucks even though rare, when you can fine one, it's still going to be around 80 to 120kw which seems ridiculous? How can that in any way compare to what an American truck like the F150 can do with it's beefy af ...	Human: Why are European cars so underpowered? Nothing seems to go over about 120kw (160hp), even pick-ups trucks even though rare, when you can fine one, it's still going to be around 80 to 120kw which seems ridiculous? How can that in any way compare to what an American truck like the F150 can do with it's beefy af ...
Human: Is it required to disconnect the battery to replace the airbag? I went to the dealership to replace my airbag because they did a recall on it (1999 Honda Civic). They said that to replace the airbag, they don't need to disconnect the battery. Is that true, it thought you have to incase the airbag deploys? Ass...	Human: Is it required to disconnect the battery to replace the airbag? I went to the dealership to replace my airbag because they did a recall on it (1999 Honda Civic). They said that to replace the airbag, they don't need to disconnect the battery. Is that true, it thought you have to incase the airbag deploys? Ass...
Human: What's the best used sports car you would recommend for speed, acceleration good fuel economy and easy maintenance? Budget is 20k. Assistant: W211 E55 or E63 AMG Sports Sedan, rumbling V8, fast acceleration and top speed, great comfort, can be good mileage if you baby it. Mercedes quality and runs forever if...	Human: What's the best used sports car you would recommend for speed, acceleration good fuel economy and easy maintenance? Budget is 20k. Assistant: fiesta st but im biased
Human: Hypothetically speaking what would happen if you didn’t put an oil filter cartridge in during an oil change and just left the cartridge cap empty? Assistant: Fun fact, cars pre-date standard oil filters by nearly 50 years. Modern engines likely wouldn't be happy after a while with tight tolerances and dirty o...	Human: Hypothetically speaking what would happen if you didn’t put an oil filter cartridge in during an oil change and just left the cartridge cap empty? Assistant: Eventually the gunk in the oil pan will clog the oil ports. This will starve the crank and other components of oil. It'll eventually throw a rod, spin a...
Human: Do GM's "Z numbers" have any significance, or are they just random? Like Z06, Z24, Z28, Z71, etc. Assistant: I have a Z71 and my friend got a Z66 and I just explained to him that my truck is simply 5 units better.	Human: Do GM's "Z numbers" have any significance, or are they just random? Like Z06, Z24, Z28, Z71, etc. Assistant: The "Z" in Z06 might be attributed to Zora Arkus-Duntov who along with Harley Earl was a big influencer of the creation of the Corvette. I do know insurance companies don't like a car with a "Z" in i...
Human: Why is automatic hated in the car community? I understand having a nice sporty car with manual transmission, that's fun! But otherwise it's honestly just annoying, especially if you live in the city. Assistant: As a part of the community: I love automatics and those chucklefucks are just gatekeepers. One thi...	Human: Why is automatic hated in the car community? I understand having a nice sporty car with manual transmission, that's fun! But otherwise it's honestly just annoying, especially if you live in the city. Assistant: Because they rarely do what we want them to do.
Human: Please be kind I'm having a shit day - I've just bought a 2015 Q7 which seems pristine. Running fine for a couple of weeks now the oil is running out every 60 miles or so. Its not leaking to my knowledge and I assume it's burning. Any advice or suggestions please? Assistant: Every 60 MILES? that shit probably...	Human: Please be kind I'm having a shit day - I've just bought a 2015 Q7 which seems pristine. Running fine for a couple of weeks now the oil is running out every 60 miles or so. Its not leaking to my knowledge and I assume it's burning. Any advice or suggestions please? Assistant: I dont know how long you've had it...
Human: When I turn the key in the door of my Acura MDX three times, the windows slightly open. Anyone know why that is? I am borrowing my parents MDX and I have noticed this. I am not sure what year it is but I know it is pre-2010. If I stick the key in the driver door and turn once it unlocks the drivers door... p...	Human: When I turn the key in the door of my Acura MDX three times, the windows slightly open. Anyone know why that is? I am borrowing my parents MDX and I have noticed this. I am not sure what year it is but I know it is pre-2010. If I stick the key in the driver door and turn once it unlocks the drivers door... p...