I recently be-moaned the loss of my food processor because of the failure of a crucial but tiny and cheap component. So when I had to make a base for a cheesecake for a lunch to which I have been invited on Sunday I was rather flummoxed. I use finely chopped digestive biscuits and ginger nuts in the base. The old way would have been to crush them in a bag with a rolling pin but I don't have a rolling pin and Wendy has no idea where hers is after the re-organisation and new kitchen at The House. I couldn't find a suitable hitting implement until I came upon my knife steel. Wow. I'll never bother using a food processor again! Quick, effective and no washing up afterwards. Perhaps I should review my use of gadgets in other areas too.
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Good idea! I rarely use my hand mixer when I make a dough, I just need to feel the dough with my hands to know when it has the right consistence.
ReplyDeleteI use a rolling pin...dead easy and no washing up.
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Very inventive. I've seen bottles used in the same way btw (instead of rolling pin). (Just a tip if you should ever happen to mislay the knife steel...)
ReplyDeleteI never thought of a bottle. Should have done. I'm certainly not short of them!
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ReplyDeleteI use the flat of a clever to crush mine in the bag.
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to use a bottle adding fluid to it will add weight and make that easier.