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| bread storage microwave |
Store breads and rolls in resealable freezer bags. To thaw, remove from bag and wrap in paper towel. Microwave on HIGH just until no longer cold. |
| Cleaning microwavebaking soda |
Dissolve two Tbs.baking soda in one cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Let the solution boil in the microwave for a few minutes so that the steam condenses on the walls. Then wipe clean with a damp sponge. |
| microwave |
Never turn on an empty microwave. Running a microwave with nothing in it may damage the unit. |
| microwave fat sugar |
Microwaves are attracted to moisture, fat, and sugars in food, so foods containing these ingredients cook or heat quickly. |
| microwave test |
To test whether a dish is microwave safe, place it in microwave next to a cup half full of water. Heat on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. If the dish is hot don't use in the microwave |
| preparation brown sugar microwave |
Soften hard-as-rock brown sugar by setting the box in the microwave with a cup of hot water. Cook 2 minutes for 1/2 box, 4 minutes for a full box. |
| preparation chocolate microwave |
For perfect results every time, use the microwave oven to melt chocolate. Place one 1 ounce square in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes. Chocolate will look shiny. Stir until smooth. |
| preparation microwave |
When microwaving a recipe that calls for foods to be elevated and you do not have a rack in your microwave, an upside-down glass pan or dish works well. |
| preparation microwave |
When microwaving, stirring moves cool portions of the food to edges of the dish for faster and more uniform cooking |
| preparation microwave butter |
Use your microwave to soften butter or margarine quickly, but not on high power. Use medium-low (30 percent power), and check every 10 seconds. |
| preparation potato chips pretzels microwave |
To crisp soggy potato chips or pretzels, heat for 15-30 seconds let stand for 2 minutes. |
| preparation sandwich microwave |
To help prevent sogginess of hot sandwiches, place a paper towel under the bread while microwave heating. |
