What happens if I add an extra egg to my cake mix?
Chef's answer
Because emulsifiers hold water and fat together, adding extra egg yolks to the batter enables the batter to hold extra liquid and, consequently, extra sugar. This helps create a moister and sweeter cake that will still bake up with a good structure rather than falling into a gooey mass.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Most boxed mixes call for two to three extra ingredients including water, eggs and vegetable oil, which serves to bind all the ingredients together, adding extra moisture for the perfect cake. You can swap in other oil and non-oil alternatives in place of vegetable oil and still create a tasty, rich cake.
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if i could eat nothing but crispy bacon fat, i'd be happy :) yes less fat, less calories - but the fat's the tasty part!! ... Well, every drop of oil that comes off is a drop of fat that you don't eat....
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Rice, beans, fajitas, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas can all be doubled for no additional charge. Meat and guacamole are up charged for additional. Also, you can get the vinegarette is free. You can ask for it no matter what you order..
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Extra-virgin olive oil is an excellent choice for cooking, even for high-heat methods like frying, she says. "Pan-frying fish in olive oil gives it a wonderfully crispy crust, and it's a divine light choice since you don't have to lather it in batter or leave it in marinades for hours on end.
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Overall, the benefits outweigh the potential downsides: Food cooks up to 25% faster. Better results when it comes to browning roasts, making pizza, baking pies, and so much more.
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If you are cooking very lean ground beef, heat a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil to the skillet. Add onions or other chopped seasoning vegetables about 2 to 3 minutes before the beef is ready, or cook them separately. When the pan is hot, add about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef.
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Researchers have studied the changes that take place in fish lipids and in the oil during frying processes, and have concluded that using extra virgin olive oil is the best choice. ...
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