Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from goluxx and more videos in the Cakes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Bake a red velvet cake whenever you want to serve a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. To complete this How-To you will need: 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 1-ounce bottles of red food coloring 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1 c. buttermilk 3 tsp. vanilla extract, divided 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. white vinegar 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened 2 c. powdered sugar 3 9-inch round cake pans Bowls A whisk A wooden spoon Cooling rack Cake plate A spatula 15-ounce can of beets (optional) Electric mixer (optional) Pecan halves (optional) Step 1: Preheat oven Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the cake pans. Step 2: Combine flour Combine the sifted flour and salt in a bowl. Step 3: Color the cocoa Pour the cocoa powder into a small bowl, add the red food coloring, and whisk until smooth. Tip: You can use the juice from one 15-oz. can of beets in place of the food coloring. Step 4: Cream the butter and sugar In a large bowl, beat one stick of butter and sugar by hand or with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Then beat in the …
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from stevenkittinger and more videos in the Side Dishes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Cooking perfect rice is easy once you learn how. Follow these steps for light, fluffy white or brown rice every time. To complete this How-To you will need: Long-grain rice A heavy saucepan with lid Butter or olive oil Step 1: Measure the water Add one and a half cups water for every cup of white rice, or two cups water for every cup of brown rice, to a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Step 2: Bring to a boil Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add one tablespoon olive oil or butter for body and flavor. Tip: For fluffier rice, rinse before cooking. This removes excess starch but also washes away some vitamins and minerals. Step 3: Stir Add the rice and stir. Cook for one minute. Then reduce the heat to low and cover. Step 4: Simmer white rice for 16-18 minutes or 35-40 minutes for brown rice. Tip: Don’t peek! Leave the lid on as much as possible to avoid losing steam, which is what cooks the rice. Step 5: Simmer Simmer white rice for 16-18 minutes, or 35-40 minutes for brown rice, until the water is absorbed. Step 6: Fluff and serve Fluff the rice with a fork and serve. Thanks for watching How To Cook Rice! If you …
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from matkennedy and more videos in the Side Dishes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Follow these steps to make the flakiest, tastiest baked potato. To complete this How-To you will need: A potato A bristle brush An oven A fork Olive oil Coarse salt A baking sheet Step 1: Choose a potato Choose any potato. Russet potatoes are a popular style. Tip: If you are cooking more than one, use potatoes of similar sizes so they will cook evenly. Step 2: Clean potato Scrub the potato with a stiff bristle brush. Then rinse it under cold water and dry thoroughly. Tip: Make sure the skin has a brownish tone with no green color. Step 3: Prepare oven Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and adjust the rack to the middle position. Step 4: Pierce potato Pierce the potato four or five times with a fork. This allows the steam to escape during baking. Step 5: Rub ingredients Rub some olive oil on the potato, and then roll it in coarse salt. This will make the skin delicious to eat. Tip: Do not wrap your potato in aluminum foil. This will give you a steamed potato, not a baked one. Step 6: Place on tray Place the potato on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for approximately 60 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the size. Step 7 …
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Saysa and more videos in the American Cooking category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com If you want to cook a delicious ham without paying for the pre-made honey glaze and the preparation, here’s an easy way to do it yourself. To complete this How-To you will need: 1 ham 1 c. brown sugar ¼ c. honey 2 tsp. dry mustard 15 or more cloves A roasting pan Sauce pan A sauce pan 1 tsp. cornstarch (optional) Step 1: Determine if the ham has been cooked Determine if the ham is precooked or partially cooked and let it warm to room temperature before cooking. If it has been cooked at all, allow ten minutes per pound; if uncooked, allow twenty minutes per pound Step 2: Preheat oven and place the ham Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the ham on the roasting pan with the fat side up and set it on a middle rack in the oven. Bake the ham unglazed until one hour before it’s done. Step 3: Cut diamonds in the ham Prepare the ham for glazing by cutting 1-inch deep lines in diamond shapes on the outside of the ham. Step 4: Combine ingredients Combine the brown sugar, honey, and mustard in the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the ingredients are warm and well-mixed. Tip: Add a teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken the glaze and stir in …
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from vinzfeller and more videos in the Chinese Cooking category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Making homemade fortune cookies is a snap, and your loved ones will get a kick out of their personalized predictions. To complete this How-To you will need: Paper Scissors A nontoxic pen A cookie sheet Butter or nonstick cooking spray 2 large egg whites 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. almond extract Wax paper Measuring cup Muffin tins Step 1: Create messages Cut six pieces of paper into 16 2- by ½-inch strips and write a fortune on each with a nontoxic pen. Step 2: Preheat oven Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Step 3: Whisk egg whites Whisk egg whites in a medium-size bowl until they’re just foamy. Step 4: Add remaining ingredients Add the flour, sugar, and almond extract to the egg whites and beat until the mixture is smooth. Step 5: Drop the batter Drop four separate tablespoons of batter onto the cookie sheet, spaced far apart. You have enough batter for about 16 cookies, but don’t attempt to bake more than four cookies per sheet—they need room to spread. Step 6: Spread the batter Use a butter knife or the back of a spoon to spread the dropped batter …
