luisa_calif
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that I was running low on cornstarch. I did check, looking for the familar yellow box, not remembering that I had purchased the store brand so didn't recognize this new kid on my shelf.
Okay what do I do with TWO new boxes of cornstarch? I knew when we remodled the kitchen
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Corn starch makes tempura batter nice and crisp. Just
substitute half the flour with the corn starch when making the batter.. Also, use the cornstarach to coat the item to be fried before it is dipped into the batter.
Also, if you make rosettes, use of cornstarch in the batter makes them crisp.
substitute half the flour with the corn starch when making the batter.. Also, use the cornstarach to coat the item to be fried before it is dipped into the batter.
Also, if you make rosettes, use of cornstarch in the batter makes them crisp.
SO glad you asked so I can share one of my fav cookie recipes: Melting Moments:
They melt in your mouth! Easy, too.
Melting Moments
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar (separated)
1-1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons orange juice
Grated orange peel
In large mixer bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Wrap and refrigerate dough at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325F. Roll dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until firm but golden. Cool slightly and remove to wire racks to completely cool.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining confectioners' sugar with orange juice. Makes 1 cup glaze. When cookies are cool, place waxed paper under racks to catch drips and spoon on glaze. Sprinkle w/peel. Let dry. About 3-1/2 dozen, 85 calories each (if you're interested)
They melt in your mouth! Easy, too.
Melting Moments
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar (separated)
1-1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons orange juice
Grated orange peel
In large mixer bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and cornstarch until well mixed. Wrap and refrigerate dough at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325F. Roll dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until firm but golden. Cool slightly and remove to wire racks to completely cool.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining confectioners' sugar with orange juice. Makes 1 cup glaze. When cookies are cool, place waxed paper under racks to catch drips and spoon on glaze. Sprinkle w/peel. Let dry. About 3-1/2 dozen, 85 calories each (if you're interested)
steve2-in-la
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And if chaffing is a problem. . . nothing like a dash in lieu of talc!
dawn_mo
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You can also make a cornstarch ball...
you mix water with the cornstarch, just a little at a time until you are able to roll the cornstarch between the palms of your hands, and it forms a ball. When you stop rolling it, it will break down and "melt" in your hands. When you start rolling it again, it will form into a ball again. It is hard to explain how to make this, but when adding water, err on the dry side. It is a really fun thing to do with kids, but adults like it too.
you mix water with the cornstarch, just a little at a time until you are able to roll the cornstarch between the palms of your hands, and it forms a ball. When you stop rolling it, it will break down and "melt" in your hands. When you start rolling it again, it will form into a ball again. It is hard to explain how to make this, but when adding water, err on the dry side. It is a really fun thing to do with kids, but adults like it too.
luisa_calif
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THANKS to everyone. Lots of variety.