Can I freeze homemade ginger cake?
Can I freeze homemade ginger cake?
Leave to cool completely in tin before turning cake out. (To freeze: wrap in greaseproof paper, then in cling film. Freeze for up to 1 month.)
How much is 4 oz of ginger?
A piece measuring a little less than 4 inches, will weigh 1 ounce (28.3 grams) and measure about ¼ cup when sliced. One whole cup of chopped ginger will weigh about 4 ounces. And for cooking large quantities, 1 pound of fresh sliced ginger will yield about 3 cups.
Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda?
To substitute baking powder for baking soda, simply use three times the amount of baking powder as you would baking soda. So if a recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking soda, use three teaspoons of baking powder instead. It's not that easy, though—because nothing these days is.
What is the difference between Gingerbread and ginger cake?
Not sure if this is what you mean, but ginger cake to me could mean any ginger-flavored cake, whereas gingerbread has a very specific mix of sweet spices (prominently ginger of course) AND molasses. The ginger-molasses flavor is what makes it gingerbread IMO.
Can you freeze ginger?
To freeze ginger, first peel and mince, or grate it. Then spread or scoop the ginger onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze until solid and transfer to an airtight container. It should keep for about six months, though I've never had frozen ginger last that long because it's so easy to use!
How can I grow ginger at home?
Start by soaking the whole ginger root in warm water overnight. After soaking, use a pot with plenty of drainages and fill it with potting soil. Feel free to add rich soil like composted worm manure mixed with potting soil to plant ginger. Cut your soaked ginger root into pieces, allowing a few bumps per piece.
How do you make molasses?
The most popular way to make molasses is to use sugarcane. Strip each cane of its leaves with a knife, then crush the cane to produce a thick, light green juice. Next, strain the juice through a cheesecloth and pour it into a boiler pan. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer it for 6 hours.
How do you store fresh ginger?
Store the whole, unpeeled ginger root in a resealable plastic bag, with the air pushed out, in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. If part of the ginger has been cut or peeled, be sure to blot it dry with a paper towel before storing.
What is mild molasses?
It is light in color and sweet in taste because only a small amount of sugar has been extracted. Light molasses is also known as "sweet," "Barbados," "first" or "mild" molasses. This type of molasses is commonly used as an ingredient in baking, marinades, rubs and sauces, or even as a topping on toast or oatmeal.
What can I use instead of molasses?
The easiest way to grate ginger is to keep a knob of ginger wrapped in plastic in your freezer. When you need some grated ginger, pull it out of the freezer, scrape away the peel (if you want, it's not really necessary) of the area you want to grate, and grate the ginger with a microplane grater.
What is stemmed Ginger?
noun. the choice pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant, which are crystallized or preserved in syrup and eaten as a sweetmeat. Collins English Dictionary.
What is light treacle?
Golden syrup or light treacle is a thick amber-coloured form of inverted sugar syrup made in the process of refining sugar cane or sugar beet juice into sugar, or by treatment of a sugar solution with acid. It is used in a variety of baking recipes and desserts.