| How to Store Sweet Potato Pie Posted: 05 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT Sweet potato pie is a classic southern dessert that's naturally sweeter than pumpkin pie. While your pie may go bad if you leave it at room temperature, it will keep if you chill it. If you want to save some slices for later, put the pie in your fridge. Otherwise, you can freeze the pie if you want to store it long term. As long as you wrap and cover the pie, you'll be able to enjoy your pie up to a month after you make it! [Edit]Refrigerating Sweet Potato Pie - Leave the pie on a wire rack to cool. You can set the entire pie pan on the wire rack so air circulates around it. Keep the pie uncovered and let it cool off completely. Once the pie stops steaming, then it's safe to put away.[1]
- It's okay to eat your pie while it's still hot and fresh. Just allow it to cool completely before storing it.
- Avoid putting a hot pie directly in the fridge since it could crack the top or create condensation that affects the texture.
- Cover the pie pan with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Rip off a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil that's large enough to wrap around the pie pan. Stretch the wrap or foil tight over the top of the pan and press down around the edges firmly.[2]
- If 1 piece of plastic wrap or foil isn't large enough, overlap another piece by at least .
- Store the pie in your fridge for up to 3–4 days. Make space in your fridge for the pie pan and avoid stacking anything on top of it, or else you'll ruin the top of your pie. After 3–4 days, get rid of any pie that you still have left since it's more likely to develop bacteria or go bad.[3]
- You can enjoy your leftover pie chilled or heat it up in your microwave if you prefer it warm.
[Edit]Freezing the Pie - Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. If you just baked a fresh sweet potato pie, avoid putting it directly in the freezer. Instead, set the pan on a wire rack and leave it alone to cool off. Once the pie stops steaming and feels cool to the touch, you can store it.[4]
- Condensation can form on the top of a hot pie if you put it in your freezer and ruin the texture.
- Wrap the pie pan in plastic wrap to make it air-tight. Check that the pie pan is freezer-safe before wrapping it. Rip off a large piece of plastic cling wrap and stretch it over the top of the pie pan. Pull the plastic wrap tight to completely seal the pan. If you can't wrap the entire pan, use another piece of plastic wrap and overlap the layers by about .[5]
- If you don't have a freezer-safe pie pan, cut the pie into slices and arrange them in a single layer in a resealable container.
- Put a layer of foil around the outside of the pie pan. Aluminum foil adds an additional layer of protection on the outside of the pie pan. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough and set it on top of your pie. Fold the edges of the foil around the pan until you completely wrap it up. Press the foil down tight to help keep it airtight.[6]
- Be careful not to rip through the plastic wrap when you're putting on foil, or else you'll have to unwrap the pie and start over.
- Keep the pie in the freezer for up to 1 month. Make shelf space for your pie and set the wrapped pan inside. Avoid stacking anything on top of your pie since you could ruin the top or tear through the plastic wrap. You can leave your pie in the freezer for up to 1 month before taking it out.[7]
- Freezing pies works great if you want to prepare for meals or holidays ahead of time so you don't stress about it later.
- Thaw the pie in your fridge overnight before serving it. The day before you want to eat your pie, move it into your fridge and keep it wrapped. Leave the pie overnight so it slowly thaws out again. After that, you can enjoy your pie chilled or warm it in your microwave first.[8]
- Avoid leaving your pie at room temperature to thaw since it could develop bacteria.
- Try serving your pie with whipped cream, toasted almonds, or coconut to enhance the flavor even more.[9]
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid leaving the pie at room temperature since it could easily develop mold or bacteria.[10]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Refrigerating Sweet Potato Pie - Wire rack
- Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
- Refrigerator
[Edit]Freezing the Pie - Wire rack
- Plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer
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| How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes Posted: 05 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are a staple at any good diner, but they're also easy to whip up at home! To get pancakes that are light and puffy, use baking soda and baking powder that hasn't expired so it reacts properly with the buttermilk. Once you've made a golden short stack, serve your pancakes with softened butter and lots of syrup. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Basic Buttermilk Pancakes - 1⅓ cups (160 g) of all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) of sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- of buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter, melted
- of vanilla or almond extract, optional
- Vegetable oil, for the griddle
- Maple syrup, for serving
Makes about 8 to 10 pancakes [Edit]Basic Buttermilk Pancakes - Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set a large mixing bowl on your work surface and put in 1⅓ cups (160 g) of all-purpose flour. Add 3 tablespoons (36 g) of sugar, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of kosher salt. Then, whisk the dry ingredients for about 10 seconds and set it aside.[1]
- If you want to make whole-wheat buttermilk pancakes, use 1 cup (120 g) of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup (40 g) of whole-wheat flour.
- Mix the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and extract in another bowl. Crack 2 large eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and pour in of buttermilk along with 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter. If you want to add a subtle flavor, pour in of vanilla or almond extract. Whisk the wet mixture until the eggs are incorporated.[2] of milk into a measuring jug and stir in of vinegar or lemon juice. Leave the mixture at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, stir it well and use it in your recipe.}}
- If you don't have butter, substitute melted margarine, coconut oil, or vegetable oil.
- Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they're combined. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk the batter until the flour is absorbed, but don't overbeat it or your pancakes will turn out tough.[3]
- Stop mixing as soon as the flour is incorporated so you don't overmix the batter. It's fine if the batter has a few tiny lumps.
- Grease a skillet or griddle with oil and turn the heat to medium. Drizzle about of vegetable oil over the bottom of a skillet or griddle. Then, turn the burner to medium and leave the skillet or griddle to heat up before you add pancake batter. To test if your pan is ready, dip your fingers in water and flick them onto the pan. The water should sizzle and evaporate immediately. [4]
- Don't use butter to grease your pan since it's more likely to burn.
- Spoon 1/3 cup (120 g) of batter into the pan for each pancake. Once your skillet or griddle is hot, scoop the buttermilk batter onto the pan. In general, use around 1/3 cup (120 g) of batter for pancakes that are about wide. If you want to change the size, add more or less batter. Just leave at least of space between each pancake so they have room to cook.[5]
- If you're using a skillet, you might be able to fit only 1 or 2 pancakes at a time. If you're cooking them on a griddle, you can usually get about 6 pancakes at a time.
- Cook the pancakes for 3 minutes so they begin to bubble. Watch the surface of the pancakes and look for bubbles to form. These mean that the bottom of the pancakes are cooking.[6]
- Avoid flipping them to check how they're cooking since you'll end up with a gooey mess!
- Flip the pancakes and cook them for 2 more minutes. Use a sturdy flat spatula that's at least half as wide as your pancakes. When the bubbles pop, quickly slide the spatula under a pancake and flip it over. Then, leave the pancakes alone as they cook on the other side. They're finished when both sides are golden brown.[7]
- Adjust the burner if you notice the pancakes are getting too dark too quickly. If they're taking too long to cook, you may need to turn the heat up.
- Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup. Transfer the pancakes to serving plates and keep cooking the pancakes in batches. Spread softened butter over your short stack and drizzle it with maple or pancake syrup.[8]
- To store leftover pancakes, cool them completely and put them in an airtight container. Refrigerate the buttermilk pancakes for up to 1 day.
[Edit]Mix-Ins and Toppings - Add berries to the pancakes before you flip them if you want a fruity treat. It's easy to make blueberry buttermilk pancakes. Just sprinkle a few spoonfuls of fresh or frozen berries onto the tops of the pancakes after you pour the batter in your pan. You could also scatter fresh fruit over the cooked pancakes. For a fruity change, try any of these in your pancakes:[9]
- Raspberries
- Chopped strawberries
- Blackberries
- Diced peaches or mango
- Put cocoa powder in the batter or add chocolate chips for decadent pancakes. To make rich chocolate buttermilk pancakes, remove 1/4 cup (30 g) of the flour and replace it with 1/4 cup (30 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder when you make the batter. You'll also need to add an extra 1 tablespoon (12 g) of sugar. To make chocolate pancakes that are over-the-top, mix 1/2 cup (90 g) of chocolate chips into the batter.[10]
- Use your favorite type of chocolate chips. You could use semisweet, milk chocolate, or white chocolate, for instance.
- Stir 1/2 cup (50 g) of chopped mixed nuts into the batter for extra crunch. If you want to add some texture and protein to your buttermilk pancakes, stir some nuts into the batter before you cook them. The nuts pair really well with maple syrup. If you don't have mixed nuts, use any of these:[11]
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Mix 2 teaspoons (4 g) of spices into the pancakes to customize the flavor. Add a touch of pumpkin spice or gingerbread flavor to your buttermilk pancakes. Just stir 2 teaspoons (4 g) of pumpkin spice, mixed spice, or apple pie spice to your batter before cooking the pancakes.[12]
- If you don't have pre-mixed spices, use try 1 teaspoon (2 g) of cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of nutmeg.
- Garnish the pancakes with chocolate sauce and whipped cream to make dessert. To make fancy buttermilk pancakes that are perfect for dessert, spoon chocolate sauce over them. Then, squirt a little whipped cream on top just before serving.[13]
- For an extra special dessert, set out sprinkles, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts. Then, let people prepare their own special buttermilk pancakes.
- Serve the buttermilk pancakes with fried eggs and sausage for a savory meal. Buttermilk pancakes don't have to be sweet! You can easily cook a couple of eggs to go with the pancakes or fry diced bacon or sausage in the skillet before pouring pancake batter onto it. This is a great option if you want meat inside the fluffy pancakes.[14]
- Garnish your savory pancake breakfast with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, or freshly chopped herbs.
- Double the ingredients if you'd like to make a large batch of pancakes.
- It's easy to freeze a batch of pancakes. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost them, heat a few in your toaster or microwave.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Griddle or skillet
- Serving plate
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| How to Take a Selfie Without Holding the Phone Posted: 05 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT The classic selfie pose involves holding your phone in front of your face and smiling as you snap your picture. The problem with this pose is that your arm might be included in your photo, creating an awkward-looking picture without much of the background in it. If you want to up your selfie game and try taking a picture without holding your phone, you can use the self-timer or a selfie stick to take better selfies with more natural looking poses. [Edit]Using a Self-Timer - Place your phone on a steady surface with the front camera facing you. Choose a surface that is about eye-level, like a shelf or a chair. Set your phone with the front facing camera towards you on this surface and make sure it is standing completely upright.[1]
- If your phone is tilted forwards or backwards at all, it could throw off the depth of your selfie and make your face look distorted.
- You can set your phone on its side for a landscape selfie or keep it upright for a portrait selfie.
- Adjust the lighting and make sure you are in focus. Open your camera app and spend a few minutes adjusting the exposure and focus of your frame. Make sure that the area you will be standing for the photo is in focus.[2]
- Avoid standing in front of a light source so that you don't look washed out.
- Set your timer to go off in 10 seconds. Click the option for your self-timer and choose the longest option, which is usually 10 seconds. This gives you a chance to move into position and adjust yourself before the timer goes off.[3]
- Depending on the phone you have, you may be able to set a timer for even longer.
- Click the photo button and quickly move to your selfie position. Keep an eye on the countdown display of your phone to figure out when your timer will go off. Move into the position that you'd like to take your picture in as quick as you can.[4]
- Make sure you aren't moving when your camera goes off, or your picture will probably come out blurry.
- Look at the camera, not the screen. As you wait for your timer to go off, make sure you are looking into the lens of the camera, not at your phone screen. This will make your picture seem more natural and not like you are looking at something behind or next to your phone.[5]
- You can look at your phone screen as you adjust your selfie position, but be sure to move your eyes back to the lens before the timer goes off.
- Check out your picture to see if you want to redo it. If you do, simply reset your timer and change your phone's position or your own pose. Make sure you keep your phone at about eye-level for the best picture.[6]
- Some phones take timed pictures in "bursts," which means they take about 10 photos all at once. If your phone has this option, you can pick and choose which photos to keep and which ones to delete.
[Edit]Holding a Selfie Stick - Plug your phone into the selfie stick with the headphone jack cord. Most selfie sticks attach to your phone with a simple cord. Plug this cord into your headphone jack and make sure it is secure.[7]
- Some selfie sticks connect to the Bluetooth on your phone. If yours does, turn on the Bluetooth function on your selfie stick and pair it with your phone in your Bluetooth settings.
- Clip your phone into either side of the selfie stick. Take your phone and position it in the clips at the top of the selfie stick. Make sure your phone is snug in between the clips so that it doesn't fall out.[8]
- Some selfie sticks have detachable clips. If yours does, secure the clips around your phone and then attach the clips onto the top of your selfie stick by screwing them into place.
- Hold the selfie stick by the handle and extend it fully. Grab onto the bottom of the selfie stick and pull the top outwards until the stick is fully extended. Make sure your phone is secure in the clips before lifting it in the air.[9]
- Make sure your selfie stick locks into position so that it will keep steady as you take your selfie.
- Angle your arm so that the selfie stick isn't in the picture. Hold the selfie stick by the handle and put your phone up in the air. Watch the front facing camera on your phone screen to see how your picture will look. Make sure your arm and the selfie stick aren't in the frame of your photo.[10]
- Click the button on the selfie stick to take a photo. Find the button on the handle of your selfie stick and click it when you want to take your selfie. Click the button a few times in a row to take a couple of pictures so you have some variety to choose from.[11]
- Some selfie sticks have Bluetooth remotes that pair with your phone. If yours does, click the button on the remote to take a photo.
- You can also ask your friend or a stranger to take a photo of you instead!
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