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Bread Shapes | Bun and Roll Shapes
Bread Shapes
Bread and rolls are produced in all shapes and sizes, which are determined by a number of factors including:
The type of flour used for making the bread
Whether or not the bread is leavened
How the bread is used
Local or regional tradition
How the dough is cooked, such as baked, steamed, deep-fat fried, etc.
Festival Breads
Traditionally, festival breads were prepared to denote a special observance of religious or national importance. Some breads were made only once a year, while others were baked weekly, however many of the once-a-year breads are now being offered year round by a greater number of commercial bakers.
Standard Loaf Pan | Bloomer | Cob or Boule | Coburg | CottageMolded Tin or Split Pan | Baguette | Épi | Fougasse | Braided | Ring | Flat Breads
After the dough has been punched down, kneaded, and then has rested briefly, it is ready to be shaped.
Types of Wheat Flour | Types of Non-Wheat FlourImportance of Gluten | Wheat/Non-Wheat Flour Proportions
Flour is the main ingredient in all types of breads. Different types of flour milled from wheat are most commonly used for making bread.
Bread Making Demonstration:Flat Bread
Pita Bread
Pita bread is a type of versatile flat bread that is soft and slightly chewy and often features a pocket inside, which is a result of baking the bread in a hot oven.
Lime Preparation | Lime Recipes | Tips
Limes
A small green citrus fruit providing juice or peel that is added to food dishes for a refreshing, tart flavor. It is the smallest of the citrus fruit family.
Boiled
Using the term "boiled" when referring to cooking eggs in the shell can be misleading, because eggs referred to as "hard-boiled" or "soft-boiled" should never be cooked at a full boil for the entire length of the cooking time.
Braising | Stewing
Braising and stewing involve the slow cooking of meat in a liquid. This technique tenderizes and softens firm or tough cuts and allows for rich and subtle blending of the meat flavors with those of the liquid and seasonings.
Radish Preparation | Radish Cooking Tips
Radishes
A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor.
Fresh Beans | Fresh Bean Preparation | Fresh Bean Cooking | Fresh Bean TipsDried Beans | Dried Bean Preparation | Dried Bean Cooking
Beans
A generic name given to various plants in the legume family.
Some tasks to be aware of when preparing and baking a ham: thawing the ham properly, keeping a clean working area, and preparation for the cooking method being used. Most hams are prepared in the same basic manner for many of the ham recipes you will use.
Knowing a little about ham helps to insure that you are selecting ham that is the appropriate type and quality for the ham recipe you are preparing. See our Ham Cooking Times to be sure you are cooking the ham for the appropriate time to produce a safe and delicious ham.
Ham is usually served on the holidays, so be sure to read our tips to learn how to cook and bake the perfect ham for your guests. There are many ham glaze recipes that can be used to enhance the flavor of ham and there are many different methods of cooking ham that can be used. When you end up with excess ham after a meal there are many leftover ham recipes that you can make to use up the leftovers.
After preparing your favorite ham recipe, you will need to know how to carve a ham properly to create moist tender slices. After being roasted for the proper cooking times, the whole ham, half ham, or ham portion will need to be carved into smaller pieces for serving.
Miscellaneous Cuts
Whole cuts and scraps of fresh lamb can be rolled, cubed, or ground in a food store or meat market into various products that add convenience for the consumer.
Types of Lamb | Shoulder | Breast and ForeshankRib | Loin/Flank | Leg | Variety Meats | Special-Order Cuts
Lamb, the meat from the carcass of a young sheep, is a lean red meat with a mild, but distinctive flavor.
Valentine's Day has evolved not only as a celebration for adults, but also for children. There are many fun recipes for kids, such as frosted heart-shaped sugar cookies. We have Valentine Day ideas that include food, gifts, and activities for this special day.