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Quick Tips

Here you'll find quick tips to help you save time and improve the appearance of your desserts and baked goods.
How to Season a Cast-Iron Baking Mold
Cast-iron baking molds should be seasoned before their first use and then re-seasoned as necessary.
Proof Yeast to Make Sure It's Still Active
Whether you're making a sweet or savory yeast dough, it's always a good idea to "proof" or test the yeast to make sure it's still active and will do its job in the finished product.
Use Pasta Machine to Roll Out Pastry Doughs
Save time and your back by using a pasta machine to roll out sweet and savory doughs that require further cutting like "kolaczki," "chruschiki" and "rozky."
Cut Yeast Rising Time with Microwave Oven
Use your microwave oven to cut up to 1 1/2 hours off the rising time of your sweet or savory yeast doughs.
Put Some Zest into Your Cooking
Now you can have orange, lemon or lime zest anytime you need it with this quick tip.

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