Sunken centre in a cake could be due to too much sugar, shown by a sticky centre and very brown crust. It could also be due to too musch baking powder or undercooking in a low temperature oven.
Peaked Cake
Peaked top in a cake could be because of too much gluten being developed in the mixture either due to using too hard a flour or by overbeating. It could also be due to oven temperature being too high.
Avoid Milk From Spilling
Milk will not spill while boiling if one applies glycerine to the rim of the vessel.
Dough Sticking To The Rolling Pin
To prevent fresh dough from sticking to the rolling pin, keep it in the freezer for a few minutes before using.
Run Out Of Fresh Bread
Just keep leftover hardened bread on the lid of a pan containing hot water. The slices will be soft and as good as fresh, in no time.
To Freshen Stale Bread
Sprinkle a little milk over it and place it in a moderately hot oven for 15 minutes. The crust will be crispier and the bread tastier.
Make Curd In Winter
Set in a ceramic container and place it on the voltage stabilizer of your refrigerator . It will set overnight.
Overripe And Difficult To Use Tomatoes
Dip them in cold water, add some salt and leave overnight. They will be fresh and firm to the touch next day.
To Increase The Quantity Of Ourd For 'Raitas'
Grind freshly grated coconut to a fine paste and mix with the curd.
Running Short Of Chili Sauce
Make a quick sauce at home! Put a little chili pickle in the mixer and grind for 2-3 minutes to obtain a smooth paste. Add this paste instead of chili sauce to the dish.
Make Tasty Cutlets Out Of Leftover Vegetables
Keep them in a muslin cloth bag in the refrigerator. They will remain fresh for a longer time without getting discolored.
If You Want A Quick Salad Dressing
Blend a cup of curd with little lime juice and seasoning and toss the salad into it.
Getting The Ketchup Out Of The Bottle
Insert a drinking straw, push it to the bottom of the bottle, and than remove. Enough air will be admitted to start an even flow.
Cockroach Killing
Take baking flour (Maida), sugar, milk powder and boric acid equal in quantity. Add some water in it and knead it. Then make small balls of it and paste it on walls at a number of places in your house.
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