how to clean the garlic baker
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I use my pampered chef stoneware scrapper on it. It's just a thick, flat piece of plastic designed to scrap food particles off. The discoloration on the terra cotta is considered "seasoning" and improves the cooking qualities. If you do want to wash it, do not use soap. Use hot water and a scrubby brush. Sean F is right- the terra cotta will absorb the soap and seep into your food.
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If I remember correctly they say to hand wash it without soap because the terracotta will absorb the soap which may seep into the garlic.
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Sorry, I haven't used mine yet. But when I do, I will probably put it in the dishwasher.
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So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.
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I just rinse mine out, the trick is getting it air dried quickly. It can rust in the mesh, the bottom of the crank compartment. It does work great, had holds a lot. I put the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt for a cake or cookies in the sifter and mix it all at once. Seconds and your ready to go.
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It's fairly easy to clean; the metal tray with holes the garlic is press through swings out and it's easy to scrape the garlic off into a garbage can or sink. Still, I have to remember to do this right after pressing, otherwise the garlic can get a bit harder to peel off once it's a bit drier. Other than scraping off the garlic I just dishwash it. Had it for a year and so far it looks and works like new still.
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Yes its Easy to clean, a trick i learned to help with this is to put unpeeled clove of garlic in the press. Pull out the left over outer layers and rinse it.
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Soak the pan in soapy water, and it should clean up. If everything doesn't clean up on the first try, soak again.
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I would let it dry well and then use a stiff brush to remove the dried dough and then I always use an air compressor to blow all the excess flour out of it. Also before I put dough in it, I not only dust the basket with flour, I press the dough into all the crevices well so that you get that defined look and don't have your dough stick so badly. I hope this helps.
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Just cut off the top 1/4 inch of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil , sprinkle with your favorite spice or seasoning then pop in the oven for 30-45 minutes. Be sure to soak the lid of the roaster for 15 minutes in water beforehand.
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I agree wholeheartedly with GardenGal's comment. Immediately after the bread is done and taken out, use a pastry brush to brush the top with oil. It will lock in the moisture and keep the crust moist. Do not use a lot of oil because it can become soggy. Sunflower or olive oil is good. Marie
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No there is no cleaning tool. For me i found that putting garlic into the press without taking off the outer skin works great, saves time too.Simply running it under water, or for stubborn pieces using a toothpick fixes all the issues. Running water clears the basket just fine for me.
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You can wash it without soap, but it is not advisable. You do not need to wash it either because when you use it to bake bread, it needs to be very hot and dough will not stick to it. However to be on the safe side, here is what I do: I take a container, line it with parchment paper, put the dough in it for the last rise. After that, when the cloche is hot and the oven ready,I remove the cloche's lid, grab the parchment by its four corners, put it in the cloche, cover with the dome and bake. Usually I bake bread at 450 for 30 to 45 minutes, remove dome and let it finish baking for another 15 minutes at 415 degrees.
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Here is what I found on the Nordic Ware website. 1. Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water. 2. Dishwasher use is not recommended, as it may shorten the life of the nonstick coating on your pan. 3. Before each use, brush with solid vegetable shortening and dust with flour or cocoa, or use baking spray with flour in it. 4. Mixes and recipes may vary. Fill the pan no more than 3/4 full to avoid overflow. 5. Metal utensils, scouring pads and abrasive cleaners should not be used on nonstick surfaces.
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Here is what I found on the Nordic Ware website.1. Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water.2. Dishwasher use is not recommended, as it may shorten the life of the nonstick coating on your pan.3. Before each use, brush with solid vegetable shortening and dust with flour or cocoa, or use baking spray with flour in it.4. Mixes and recipes may vary. Fill the pan no more than 3/4 full to avoid overflow.5. Metal utensils, scouring pads and abrasive cleaners should not be used on nonstick surfaces.
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You can wash it without soap, but it is not advisable. You do not need to wash it either because when you use it to bake bread, it needs to be very hot and dough will not stick to it. However to be on the safe side, here is what I do: I take a container, line it with parchment paper, put the dough in it for the last rise. After that, when the cloche is hot and the oven ready,I remove the cloche's lid, grab the parchment by its four corners, put it in the cloche, cover with the dome and bake. Usually I bake bread at 450 for 30 to 45 minutes, remove dome and let it finish baking for another 15 minutes at 415 degrees. You can wash it without soap, but it is not advisable. You do not need to wash it either because when you use it to bake bread, it needs to be very hot and dough will not stick to it. However to be on the safe side, here is what I do: I take a container, line it with parchment paper, put the dough in it for the last rise. After that, when the cloche is hot and the oven ready,I remove the cloche's lid, grab the parchment by its four corners, put it in the cloche, cover with the dome and bake. Usually I bake bread at 450 for 30 to 45 minutes, remove dome and let it finish baking for another... » Read More You can wash it without soap, but it is not advisable. You do not need to wash it either because when you use it to bake bread, it needs to be very hot and dough will not stick to it. However to be on the safe side, here is what I do: I take a container, line it with parchment paper, put the dough in it for the last rise. After that, when the cloche is hot and the oven ready,I remove the cloche's lid, grab the parchment by its four corners, put it in the cloche, cover with the dome and bake. Usually I bake bread at 450 for 30 to 45 minutes, remove dome and let it finish baking for another 15 minutes at 415 degrees. « Show Less
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Once garlic smell gets in there, I haven't been able to figure out how to get it out. I do, however, use a toothbrush to clean the inner clear plastic part of the lid and I also periodically grind up a half a lemon with hot water and let that sit for a while. Lemon is a natural purifier and is obviously, food grade.
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I used soapy water and a small dough to clean out the grease on the machine before I start to use it (20 mins or so). After the first time, it's pretty easy. I just rinse off the four every time I used it (less than 2 minutes).
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I simply remove the liner from the oven and lightly rub the surface with a paper towel disposing the debris into the trash. Then I just wash it in the kitchen sink, dry it, and replace it in the oven. Therefore, it is simple and easy to clean.