baking basics

This homemade buttermilk substitute comes together in 5 minutes and requires only 2 ingredients. Skip the grocery store and make your own!

Buttermilk Substitute

white vinegar, OR lemon juice

milk

Measure one tablespoon of white vinegar, or lemon...

Measure one tablespoon of white vinegar, or lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup.

Add in a scant cup of milk and...

Add in a scant cup of milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line.

Stir the mixture together and let sit for...

Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes.

Spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom come together in this easy homemade Apple Pie Spice. This warm and comforting spice blend can be used for so much more than just apple pie!

Apple Pie Spice

cinnamon

nutmeg

allspice

ginger

cardamom

Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well...

Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well to combine. Store in a small jar or spice container.

Making rich, creamy butter at home is so much easier than you think! Once you know how to make butter, you’ll find yourself making it every week and flavoring it in a hundred different ways.

Homemade Butter

heavy cream

salt

Pour the cream into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. Once the cream starts to thicken, increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating.

After about 5 minutes, the cream will start to separate. Continue beating until the butter and the buttermilk have fully separated. You may want to drape a tea towel over the mixer to keep the buttermilk from splashing onto you during the last couple of minutes.

Using a fine mesh sieve, strain off the liquid.

Place the butter in a clean bowl and cover with cold water. Use a spatula or your hands to knead the butter, pressing out any remaining buttermilk. Repeat this process until the water is clear.

Place the butter on a plate and, if desired, stir in the salt.

In a stand mixer:

Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl. Using your electric hand mixer, beat at medium-high speed until cream starts to separate, about 10 minutes

Continue beating until the butter and the buttermilk have fully separated. You may want to drape a tea towel over the top of your hands and the edges of the bowl to keep the buttermilk from splashing onto you during the last couple of minutes.

Using an electric hand mixer:

Pour the cream into the bowl of a food processor. Process on high speed until the butter and buttermilk separate, about 5 minutes.

In a food processor:

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How to Make Butter

Microwave Lemon Curd couldn’t be easier, or more delicious. It’s perfect for topping yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake and so much more!

Microwave Lemon Curd

sugar

eggs

lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)

lemons

unsalted butter (melted)

In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth and thoroughly combined. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest and melted butter.

Cook in the microwave on full power for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute. This process will take about 3-5 minutes depending on the strength of your microwave. You will know the lemon curd is done cooking when it coats the back of a metal spoon.

Remove from the microwave, push through a fine, mesh sieve and pour into sterile jar or container.

Once the curd has cooled to room temperature, cover it with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks. The curd will thicken as it cools.

I have been using this lemon curd recipe for years now. Used as a topping for cheesecake, fruit dip or addition to a double lemon cake filling.  Recently used fresh Meyer Lemons to make it.  I have been a home baker for 45 years and this recipe is the best I've found. Thank you Jamie

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