what do i do to make the liquid form of lye to dip pretzels?
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RESEARCH. This is powder lye, it is very powerful. You will need to weigh the powder and mix it with the proper volume of water to create the right concentration for pretzels, which I as an internet commenter don't know off the top of my head. Get a book and read about the uses of culinary lye to understand the process; a recent youtube tutorial with lots of comments, or a reliable recipe should have the proper concentration of powder and water and directions. This powder can literally explode or burn your skin off if you don't use it properly, read up on it, get your safety goggles out
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One ounce added SLOWLY to 1 quart of COLD water, in a glass or plastic bowl preferably one with a tight lid. Wear something to prevent the solution splashing in eyes, wash off with fresh water if you get on skin (the mixed solutionp's not THAT caustic). Use steel cookie sheets &/or parchment paper, it will react with & discolor aluminum. The lye solution can be reused multiple times. Makes great pretzels.
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http://germanfood.about.com/od/bread/r/laugenbrezeln.htmfollow this recipe exactly. You won't be disappointed!
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You pour it into a measuring cup and then into a bottle with a spout pour. Love Iliada esp. for dipping.
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Make sure you completly combine both parts (quickly) and pour it into or onto evenly. I mixed and poured in small batches. Have lots of stirring sticks and mixing cups!
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Use a magic bullet or hand shaker. It's easy to mix. Very smooth not clumpy
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I boiled some hot water in a kettle then poured it in a cup and dipped the utensil in for 15 seconds. I suppose you could dip it in alcohol also, but the choice is yours. I hope this helps.
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I used regular frosting from the store and it worked just fine. I used a spoon to stuff it in the tube and I was good to go!
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Mix it in a blender! Always it will turn just about anything into a shake, or tastes like a shake!
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no, this is the "melt and pour " method, the lye base is already made, i would suggest a good soap making book, and just gather your recipe items.
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Mix a teaspoon or so with some vinegar. It will fizz if it's still god. Bear in mind that this material isn't as active as regular baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)--that's why the instructions say to use double the amount of baking soda which a recipe calls for.
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Yes, but again, pour the lye into a plastic bowl of cool water, stir slowly with a wooden item, and wait a few minutes. Let the chemical dissolve, then pour down your drain.
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You can mix it with water. Blending makes it foam, using a shake bottle gets best results.
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I combined the clear jel in cool water, makeing sure it was all in solution before I poured it into the hot sugar mixture. Like regular corn starch, it separates from liquid quickly, settling in the bottom of the bowl. Make sure it is all mixed in the cool water(or whatever liquid you are using) just before you pour it into the hot mixture. Then continue to mix till it thickens.
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Depends on the type of soap. If glycerin soap, I would use a wooden spoon. This is a good wish but will add too many air bubbles to your soap
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I mix this with water and pour it over pressed firm crumbled tofu while heating it in a skillet. It takes a while for the liquid to evaporate.
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pour the amount of liquid required to cover your article in the round container, heat in a micro wave on hig for 1 minute, insert the dip basket and article and dip into and out of the liquid until the article reaches the desired color. Do NOT use on stainless steel.
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Add the envelope to 4 oz. of cold water and stir. It does not dissolve easily.
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Start by making a roux. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter then sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour while whisking so it doesn't clump. Let it cook over a low heat till the raw flour smell is gone. About 2 or 3 minutes. While whisking, pour in two cups of cold milk. Keep whisking over medium heat till it thickens. When it starts to thicken begin adding the cheddar powder. How much powder you add depends on your own taste. Just keep tasting till you love it! Good luck!