baking Archives - LUX & LUSH Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 3 Sunday Self Care Rituals To Set The Intention For Your Week https://luxandlush.com/3-sunday-self-care-rituals-to-set-the-intention-for-your-week/ Sat, 18 May 2024 08:58:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=6103 For lots of us, Sunday evenings can come with a dose of the Sunday scaries—that uncomfortable anxiety, and sometimes even dread, which accompanies the thought of returning to work on Monday. One good way to address these feelings is to indulge in some self-care, as this can feel like a real luxury and will help […]

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]]> For lots of us, Sunday evenings can come with a dose of the Sunday scaries—that uncomfortable anxiety, and sometimes even dread, which accompanies the thought of returning to work on Monday. One good way to address these feelings is to indulge in some self-care, as this can feel like a real luxury and will help to prepare you for the busy week ahead. Check out these ideas for simple Sunday self-care activities which can help you to relax and feel positive for your week.

Take A Bath

A bath, or a long shower, can really help you to physically relax and enjoy some me-time. If you have a bath, make a point of purchasing some lovely bath salts or essences, as well as some candles to create a soothing atmosphere. If you only have access to a shower, you can still reap the benefits of a longer, warm shower – just check that nobody else in your household needs to use the bathroom before you start the shower!

Create Some Nail Art

An at-home manicure is a great way to calm down and soothe yourself before the week ahead. If your manicure skills are fairly basic, stick with block colors (ideally in some shades which will help you to feel happy throughout the week). If you feel ready to take on a challenge, why not spend the afternoon checking out Youtube videos on how to create some detailed nail art?

Bake Yourself A Treat

By Wednesday, many of us can feel tired and a little dispirited. Why not brighten the week ahead by baking yourself some delicious treats? Not only is baking a therapeutic, relaxing activity in itself, you will end up with some great snacks or after-dinner treats for the week coming up.

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]]> Donut Muffins are the Best of Both Worlds https://luxandlush.com/donut-muffins-are-the-best-of-both-worlds/ Sun, 05 May 2024 16:59:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=5185 Life is all about choices. What to wear, what to eat, where to go. But sometimes you just don’t want to have to choose, you know? Can’t decide between having a muffin or a donut? Great news—you don’t have to.  Ingredients: Instructions:

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]]> Life is all about choices. What to wear, what to eat, where to go. But sometimes you just don’t want to have to choose, you know? Can’t decide between having a muffin or a donut? Great news—you don’t have to. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup margarine, melted
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan. 
  2. Mix half a cup of sugar, a quarter cup of margarine, and the nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then mix in then flour and baking powder until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each until half full.
  3. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops of the muffins are light golden brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Pour the remaining melted margarine into a bowl, and mix the rest of the sugar and cinnamon together in another bowl.
  5. Dip the top of each warm muffin in the melted margarine, then into the sugar mixture to coat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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]]> Use These Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust https://luxandlush.com/use-these-tips-for-the-perfect-pie-crust/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:42:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2872 Thanksgiving is right. around. the. corner. And that means we need to get our pie-making skills in top shape! Thanksgiving can be hectic, so we’re not judging if you choose to buy your pie crust at the store. That said, if you’d rather go homemade all the way, these tips will have your guests asking […]

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]]> Thanksgiving is right. around. the. corner. And that means we need to get our pie-making skills in top shape! Thanksgiving can be hectic, so we’re not judging if you choose to buy your pie crust at the store. That said, if you’d rather go homemade all the way, these tips will have your guests asking for a second slice.

Keep the Heat Out the Kitchen

The perfect pie crust is crisp and flaky. The secret to achieving that? Keep everything as cold as possible during the baking process—especially the butter. Store your butter in the fridge until the moment you incorporate it to ensure it doesn’t have even half a chance to melt!

Get What You Knead

Life may be tough, but your crust doesn’t have to be. Too much gluten is what makes the dough tough, so be gentle with your dough baby and keep kneading to a minimum. 

A Bit of Booze

A little liquid is required to bring your dough together. Most recipes call for ice cold water but trust us on this tip—use alcohol. A bit of booze will hydrate the dough but prevent gluten from developing so your crust stays tender.

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]]> The Best Substitute for Eggs in Baking https://luxandlush.com/the-best-substitute-for-eggs-in-baking/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:23:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3850 There are many reasons you may be looking to substitute eggs when baking. Most people hope to replace eggs to make a dish vegan or because of an allergy. But now, with the outrageous price of eggs across the United States, it’s best to find other alternatives when you can. Thankfully, there is a great […]

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]]> There are many reasons you may be looking to substitute eggs when baking. Most people hope to replace eggs to make a dish vegan or because of an allergy. But now, with the outrageous price of eggs across the United States, it’s best to find other alternatives when you can. Thankfully, there is a great secret to substituting eggs. 

Eggs are important in baking for a few reasons. They help bind ingredients together, provide moisture, and of course, add taste to the food. Despite all of this, there are ingredients you can use instead of eggs–but one of them is better than the rest!

The answer is applesauce! Yes, this delicious snack is also a great addition when baking because it has a lot of the same effects as eggs. If you want to replace an egg, use a ratio of ¼ cup of applesauce to every one egg needed for the recipe. You can do this for cakes, muffins, and so much more. 

Using applesauce is also great because you can buy it in individual-servings and store them in your pantry for a lot longer than eggs. Make sure that you are using unsweetened applesauce, though, or else you might end up making your baked goods a little too sweet!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> baking Archives - LUX & LUSH Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 3 Sunday Self Care Rituals To Set The Intention For Your Week https://luxandlush.com/3-sunday-self-care-rituals-to-set-the-intention-for-your-week/ Sat, 18 May 2024 08:58:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=6103 For lots of us, Sunday evenings can come with a dose of the Sunday scaries—that uncomfortable anxiety, and sometimes even dread, which accompanies the thought of returning to work on Monday. One good way to address these feelings is to indulge in some self-care, as this can feel like a real luxury and will help […]

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]]> For lots of us, Sunday evenings can come with a dose of the Sunday scaries—that uncomfortable anxiety, and sometimes even dread, which accompanies the thought of returning to work on Monday. One good way to address these feelings is to indulge in some self-care, as this can feel like a real luxury and will help to prepare you for the busy week ahead. Check out these ideas for simple Sunday self-care activities which can help you to relax and feel positive for your week.

Take A Bath

A bath, or a long shower, can really help you to physically relax and enjoy some me-time. If you have a bath, make a point of purchasing some lovely bath salts or essences, as well as some candles to create a soothing atmosphere. If you only have access to a shower, you can still reap the benefits of a longer, warm shower – just check that nobody else in your household needs to use the bathroom before you start the shower!

Create Some Nail Art

An at-home manicure is a great way to calm down and soothe yourself before the week ahead. If your manicure skills are fairly basic, stick with block colors (ideally in some shades which will help you to feel happy throughout the week). If you feel ready to take on a challenge, why not spend the afternoon checking out Youtube videos on how to create some detailed nail art?

Bake Yourself A Treat

By Wednesday, many of us can feel tired and a little dispirited. Why not brighten the week ahead by baking yourself some delicious treats? Not only is baking a therapeutic, relaxing activity in itself, you will end up with some great snacks or after-dinner treats for the week coming up.

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]]> Donut Muffins are the Best of Both Worlds https://luxandlush.com/donut-muffins-are-the-best-of-both-worlds/ Sun, 05 May 2024 16:59:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=5185 Life is all about choices. What to wear, what to eat, where to go. But sometimes you just don’t want to have to choose, you know? Can’t decide between having a muffin or a donut? Great news—you don’t have to.  Ingredients: Instructions:

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]]> Life is all about choices. What to wear, what to eat, where to go. But sometimes you just don’t want to have to choose, you know? Can’t decide between having a muffin or a donut? Great news—you don’t have to. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup margarine, melted
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan. 
  2. Mix half a cup of sugar, a quarter cup of margarine, and the nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then mix in then flour and baking powder until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each until half full.
  3. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops of the muffins are light golden brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Pour the remaining melted margarine into a bowl, and mix the rest of the sugar and cinnamon together in another bowl.
  5. Dip the top of each warm muffin in the melted margarine, then into the sugar mixture to coat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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]]> Use These Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust https://luxandlush.com/use-these-tips-for-the-perfect-pie-crust/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:42:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2872 Thanksgiving is right. around. the. corner. And that means we need to get our pie-making skills in top shape! Thanksgiving can be hectic, so we’re not judging if you choose to buy your pie crust at the store. That said, if you’d rather go homemade all the way, these tips will have your guests asking […]

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]]> Thanksgiving is right. around. the. corner. And that means we need to get our pie-making skills in top shape! Thanksgiving can be hectic, so we’re not judging if you choose to buy your pie crust at the store. That said, if you’d rather go homemade all the way, these tips will have your guests asking for a second slice.

Keep the Heat Out the Kitchen

The perfect pie crust is crisp and flaky. The secret to achieving that? Keep everything as cold as possible during the baking process—especially the butter. Store your butter in the fridge until the moment you incorporate it to ensure it doesn’t have even half a chance to melt!

Get What You Knead

Life may be tough, but your crust doesn’t have to be. Too much gluten is what makes the dough tough, so be gentle with your dough baby and keep kneading to a minimum. 

A Bit of Booze

A little liquid is required to bring your dough together. Most recipes call for ice cold water but trust us on this tip—use alcohol. A bit of booze will hydrate the dough but prevent gluten from developing so your crust stays tender.

The post Use These Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust appeared first on LUX & LUSH.

]]> The Best Substitute for Eggs in Baking https://luxandlush.com/the-best-substitute-for-eggs-in-baking/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:23:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3850 There are many reasons you may be looking to substitute eggs when baking. Most people hope to replace eggs to make a dish vegan or because of an allergy. But now, with the outrageous price of eggs across the United States, it’s best to find other alternatives when you can. Thankfully, there is a great […]

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]]> There are many reasons you may be looking to substitute eggs when baking. Most people hope to replace eggs to make a dish vegan or because of an allergy. But now, with the outrageous price of eggs across the United States, it’s best to find other alternatives when you can. Thankfully, there is a great secret to substituting eggs. 

Eggs are important in baking for a few reasons. They help bind ingredients together, provide moisture, and of course, add taste to the food. Despite all of this, there are ingredients you can use instead of eggs–but one of them is better than the rest!

The answer is applesauce! Yes, this delicious snack is also a great addition when baking because it has a lot of the same effects as eggs. If you want to replace an egg, use a ratio of ¼ cup of applesauce to every one egg needed for the recipe. You can do this for cakes, muffins, and so much more. 

Using applesauce is also great because you can buy it in individual-servings and store them in your pantry for a lot longer than eggs. Make sure that you are using unsweetened applesauce, though, or else you might end up making your baked goods a little too sweet!

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