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Italian cooks define al dente as the cooking point at which the pasta is tender on the outside, but still slightly hard on the inside. Cooking pasta "al dente" is considered more digestible, it does not cause the appearance of glycemic peaks after its consumption and prevents the nutritional properties of the food from being dispersed in the water.

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Do you want to try a new but quick recipe? The dish presented in this article is a real treat. Ingrediants Noodles (or another type of pasta) Salt (to taste) 1 egg 2 tablespoons of butter Seasoning (for pasta) Steps Step 1.

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If you like to make bread, pizza and desserts, but don't have time to let the dough rise, then find out how to make it without yeast. It is easy to prepare a soft and tasty dough thanks to the chemical reactions triggered by baking soda, baking powder or vinegar.

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If you have to cook in a place without a stove or in a small kitchen, you can still prepare tasty dishes like spaghetti. Decide if you prefer to microwave them using tap water or boiling water and oil. After cooking them, serve them with a ready-made sauce to your liking.

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Everyone knows how to open blue packages and mix what's inside together. The point is to know how to pour the ingredients in the exact order and at the right time. Steps Step 1. Fill a pot of water three quarters full and boil There is no precise dose for water:

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Bruschetta is a typical Italian delicacy that you can season as you like and serve as an appetizer. Over time, the chefs' imagination has given rise to an infinite variety of different recipes. This article will show you how to make a classic bruschetta with toasted bread and garlic, plus it will give you plenty of ideas to experiment with new flavor combinations.

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Cooking pizza on the barbecue is both an art and a science. You will need to learn a few techniques, but with a little practice preparing the grill, rolling out the dough and baking the pizza will become a breeze. The result will be delicious and will repay you for all the efforts made.

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Pizza is one of the most loved and customizable foods ever. Whether it is Margherita, 4 Stagioni or 4 Formaggi, it is a hot and easy-to-eat dish that can satisfy anyone's palate. If you follow a low-carbohydrate diet or are simply trying to reduce your consumption, classic pizza is strictly forbidden, as the dough is rich in carbohydrates.

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This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe is simple to make and full of flavor. Let's see how to proceed. Ingrediants 450 g of striped elbows 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter 960 ml of milk 1/2 medium onion, skewered with 1 clove 4 cloves of garlic 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 teaspoon of mustard powder 450g grated Cheddar, plus 225g diced 50 g of grated Parmesan 110 g of mozzarella cut into cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

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There are dishes that cannot be enjoyed without a slice of good bread, but we don't always have the time to let it rise. When you need fresh and genuine bread in less than an hour, you can try this recipe that will satisfy you. This crunchy and fragrant bread is the perfect match for any meal.

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Yeast, given by a microorganism that consumes sugars to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol, is an essential component of many baked and fermented products. By "reviving" or "refreshing" we mean the procedure by which you check if the yeast is still active and make it act faster.

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To get a perfect pizza, a crispy focaccia or a bread identical to the one your trusted baker prepares, you don't need to build a stone wood-burning oven in your garden. All you need is a refractory stone specially designed to cook baked products directly in the traditional home oven.

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It takes some time to make bread, but it is a simple process that gives great satisfaction. With a few readily available ingredients, you can make excellent bread and perfume the house with its delicious scent. This article will give you instructions for making three types of bread:

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Pipe rigate are a type of pasta that cannot be missing in the pantry. Being versatile, they can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave until the desired consistency is obtained. If you want to make creamy pasta, let it simmer in milk to absorb its texture and flavor.

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If you're trying not to waste water, you probably want to recycle the water used for cooking pasta instead of throwing it away. The pasta cooking water can be used to prepare broths for soups or bread. It can also be drunk or used to water plants.

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Drying bread in the oven is a useful trick to learn to prepare the key ingredient of many recipes. Homemade crusty bread can be used in many dishes, from soups to fillings to pudding. Drying fresh bread is simple and gives you a way to reuse the already cut slices that have become stale.

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Fairy bread is a snack served during children's parties. Follow the tutorial and learn how to prepare this fun and colorful recipe capable of spreading a good mood. Ingrediants Slices of Bread (preferably white bread) Sugar sprinkles Butter Steps Step 1.

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Cornbread is a classic of Southern American cuisine. Over time, hundreds of recipes have been written that allow you to prepare an excellent cornbread, but with each one you have to be careful to prevent it from drying out, so as not to risk it crumbling while cutting it.

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That leftover plate of macaroni and cheese in the fridge appeals to you, but how do you reheat it so it tastes the same as when it was freshly made? Reheating macaroni and cheese may not be easy, and you often risk them getting too dry or becoming too greasy!

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If you've made sandwiches ahead of time and frozen them (or stored them in the fridge), reheating them quickly is pretty straightforward. To start, take them out of the refrigerator and let them thaw at room temperature. Then, turn on a classic oven, an electric oven or a microwave oven, adjusting the temperature and time according to your needs.

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Keeping bread fresh can be a difficult task for those who wish to keep it as long as possible. To prevent the bread from getting moldy, you need to learn how to store it in the right way. Read on to find out how. Steps Step 1. Store the bread in a dark place at room temperature Step 2.

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Baking bread with baking soda is a quick and easy way to bring traditional Irish cuisine to your table. As the name suggests, sodium bicarbonate is used in this preparation, instead of yeast. This recipe has become very popular in Ireland, where the cold climate makes it difficult to grow durum wheat, whose flour rises easily thanks to the yeast.

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Many people nowadays follow a gluten-free diet, whether for health reasons or a desire to improve their eating habits. If you've eliminated gluten from your diet, you've probably realized that bread is one of the hardest foods to replace. However, you can make delicious gluten-free bread using a special flour blend that will allow you to get the same consistency as regular bread.

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If you've bought a special, artisanal loaf of bread and are wondering how to reheat it to best enjoy its flavor and texture, know that the best thing to do is place it in the oven for 15 minutes. You can also use the stove, but some breads become a little chewy with this method (don't even think for a second about using the microwave).

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The hopper, also known as appam, is a popular and versatile "pancake" found in Sri Lanka, southern India and Malaysia. Although it gets its incomparable flavor from the coconut and slightly acidic fermentation process, it can be paired with many other foods to make breakfast, dinner or dessert delicious.

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With the right ingredients, you can make different types of simple and delicious crackers at home. The recipes illustrated in this article have two secrets: roll out the dough well to make it as flat as possible and pierce the surface before putting the crackers in the oven.

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For a lover of pretzels, there is nothing better than preparing them at home to be able to enjoy them always fresh! The preparation is divided into two phases: it begins with boiling, then proceeds with cooking in the oven which gives these delights the classic consistency and characteristic taste.

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Toasted bagels are crunchy and soft at the same time. This perfect combination makes them a hearty and delicious food, excellent to be enjoyed both for breakfast and as a snack. As if that weren't enough, you can freeze them, so you can always have them on hand without having to worry about using them all at once.

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If the recipe calls for self-raising flour, but you only have regular flour at home, don't panic! Making self-raising flour is pretty simple and you can do it with the simple ingredients you have in the kitchen too. This article will explain how to proceed and how to make a gluten-free variant for allergy sufferers.

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Flour for baking and 0 flour might look identical to the eyes of an inexperienced baker. In reality, what is used for bread is made with a hard wheat rich in proteins; consequently, it has a high gluten content, resulting in a finished and cooked product with a denser and "

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There are several ways to defrost a dough with ease. You can use the microwave, oven or let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator. The microwave is the best option when you are in a hurry. The traditional oven ensures that the dough defrosts evenly, but it takes longer than the microwave.

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There is nothing tastier than fresh bread. The hardest part when cutting bread is the temperature. Slicing any type of bread or sandwich is easier if it's not frozen or too hot. Read this article for practical tips on how to slice different types of bread.

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Toast is as old as human civilization, it was already prepared by the ancient Egyptians to revive stale bread, but it still remains the most versatile and delicious snack, perfect for breakfast or to accompany other meals. You can toast any type of bread in the appropriate appliance, in the oven, on a bonfire and you can add all the ingredients you prefer, according to your tastes.

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Because of its quality, vulnerability and short duration, bakers often prefer the use of fresh yeast. After having bought it in the refrigerated counter of the supermarket in small packs, the fresh yeast must be activated and then incorporated into the chosen recipe.

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Pasta with butter is an inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare dish. First you have to let the tagliolini boil in salted water until they become soft and flexible, then drain and season the butter while they are still hot to make it melt completely.

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Pita is a fundamental element of Middle Eastern cuisine, but it is also excellent to accompany dishes from other traditions. If you want to try your hand at the recipe of this bread, you have to prepare and work the dough and then bake each sandwich individually.

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Pasta and cheese are two ingredients that go perfectly together. However, making cheese pasta is not as straightforward a process as it may seem. In fact, you need to know a couple of tricks and use targeted ingredients to prepare a perfect dish, just like cheese on macaroni!

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The toaster allows you to toast only a few slices of bread at a time so, to speed up the times and serve diners quickly, it is better to use the oven. The quickest solution is to arrange the slices of bread a short distance from the grill coil and wait until they are lightly toasted.

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If you don't have the time to make fresh pasta at home following traditional recipes, you can take a shortcut. Using self-raising flour, a liquid and a fat of your choice, you'll be able to make the dough in no time. By following the steps in this article, you can prepare maltagliati or gnocchi in two different sizes:

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Freezing bread dough is a great way to enjoy fresh bread with little preparation. While you will probably need to tweak your favorite recipe slightly, most of them can be easily adapted to make the dough freeze-free. At that point, you just have to shape it into the shape of ciabatta or sandwiches and freeze it, so you can make fresh bread in half the time.