Crocker - Betty Crocker Fall Baking

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Publisher: Natalie Chapman Associate Publisher: Jessica Goodman Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen Editor: Cecily McAndrews Production Manager: Michael Olivo Cover Design: Suzanne Sunwoo Art Director: Tai Blanche Layout: Indianapolis Composition Services Manufacturing Manager: Kevin Watt Welcome... From the Betty Crocker Kitchens The leaves are turning, and the air is getting cooler: autumn has arrived, which means its the perfect time to bake something delicious. Recipes like Apricot-Oatmeal Muffins will make waking up just a little bit easier, and the Ginger-Carrot-Nut Bread would make a terrific gift for a friend. Autumn means its time to go back to school, so show your kids youre proud of them with a fresh ChocolatePeanut Butter Candy Cookie in their lunchboxes. With all the delicious fruit in season at the farmers market, why not indulge in a pie or crisp? Your family and friends will go crazy for a Roasted AlmondCranberry-Pear Crisp, while a Bourbon Pecan Pie with Pecan Crust would brighten any fall feast. Finally, October means its time for the spookiest holiday of the year: Halloween! Clever treats like the Creepy Crawler Cupcakes and the Witches Brooms will put the treat in trick or treat.

Warmly, Baking with Confidence Baking isnt rocket science, but it is science. Not to worryeven if you dreaded the subject in school, these tips will help ensure your success in the kitchen. Picking the Right Pans Shiny smooth-surface or textured aluminum pans are recommended for baking. These pans reflect heat, letting foods bake evenly and brown properly. The recipes in this book were tested using shiny aluminum pans. Insulated Pans help prevent foods from turning too dark on the bottom or overbaking if the oven is too hot.

Food baked in these pans may take longer to bake and may not brown properly. Nonstick and dark surface pans may cause foods to overbrown or to be fully baked in the minimum or less than the minimum time. Overbaking can also cause dryness in baked goods. Housewares Help Is the beater from your mixer MIA? Having caffeine withdrawal because the coffee carafe broke? Culinary Parts Unlimited comes to the rescue. The company stocks thousands of factory original parts and accessories for more than 40 well-known brands of kitchen appliances. Reach them at www.culinaryparts.com or 1-866-PART-HELP.

Grease is the Word The next time a recipe directs you to grease and flour a baking pan, try baking spray with flour. Its available in aerosol cans in the baking aisle of the supermarket. This one-step solution is easy and less messy than the alternative. Butter Basics Butter is a flavorful choice for baking. Sweet butter is available in both salted and unsalted choices. Our recipes were tested with salted butter.

Stick margarine can be substituted for butter with good results in most recipes. Whipped or low-fat butters, margarines or spreads often contain more air and sometimes water or oil, making them less successful when baking. To soften butter: Let the butter soften at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. Perfectly softened butter should give gently to pressure, but it shouldnt be soft in appearance (still holds its stick shape). An Apple a Day The No. 1 fruit in America, apples are nutritious, versatile, portableand delicious! Some are sweet, some are tart and some are better than others for baking.

Here are some tips to help you choose, prepare and bake with ease. Apple Tips Always wash apples before using. Its best to peel apples for baking because the skin becomes tough and does not break down when cooked. To peel apples, use a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler. It peels more quickly than a knife and will remove the peel without taking much of the apple flesh.