I realized it's been a while since my last Learning to Cook segment. This one is a very short lesson on sugar which discusses sugar's role in baked goods, frozen treats, candies, and sauces.
Lessons Learned:
- Sugar prevents crystallization in ice creams, giving it that nice, creamy texture.
- Sometimes a hint of sugar can take a sauce or dressing to the next level. Add a bit of honey to a balsamic dressing and taste the subtle difference. The same goes for BBQ sauce which often marries acidic (vinegar) with sweet (sugar).
- Compound butter is a great way to use butter as a garnish for your food, especially for meat and fish. Soften butter, then mix in aromatics such as shallot or fresh herbs, then roll in waxed or parchment paper or put into a container, then and refrigerate to re-solidify.
No comments:
Post a Comment