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1 ½ pound No-Knead Dough 1 egg 1 tablespoon water ¼ cup melted butter No-Knead Boule Bread 1 pound No-Knead Dough Flour, for dusting No-Knead Loaf 2 pound No-Knead Bread dough Flour, for dusting Egg wash 2 tablespoon butter, softened

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 6 tablespoon cold water Pastry for Double-Crust Pie Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/2 tsp. salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 2/3 cup shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon water at a time, until all the dough is moistened....

1 medium orange ¼ cup sugar

Test Kitchen Tip: For a twist on cake and ice cream or cookies and cream, serve this with slices of pound cake or pizzelle cookies on the side. Test Kitchen Tip: For an alcohol-free substitute for the chocolate liqueur, simply add an equal amount (⅓ cup) of extra espresso or coffee.

Step 1: Gather the Ingredients What You Need: 3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup butter or 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening1 cup milk Step 2: Mix the Dough Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

How to Make Chicken Broth We’ll use our basic chicken broth recipe that includes chicken pieces, veggies, and aromatics. Feel free to use one or more of the aromatics (basil, thyme, and sage are some of our favorites) to bring out the savory flavor. Step 1: Prepare Chicken Start with bony chicken pieces. These include the wings, backs, and necks which are loaded with flavor. Leave the skin on and cut the wings at the joints—both of these steps contribute flavor to the final broth....

1. Stow Cushions in a Storage Unit Tucking cushions away before heading in for the night can be a simple solution, especially if you have a storage box built into your deck or garage. It is best to place them in a dry, covered area that is conveniently located. This could be in an enclosed patio, porch, garden shed, or garage. Ensure that the storage box is secured and has a cover that isn’t easily lifted by pets or kids....

Pachysandra Care Must-Knows Pachysandra is a good grower in evenly moist, rich soils. But good drainage is key: If soils are too wet, the plant will develop root rot and die. It spreads with rhizomes and will cover bare ground when left to do its thing. Although vigorous, the plant rarely ventures past garden boundaries and into lawns. They can also be dug out and divided to control spreading and to introduce it to new areas in the garden....

Curious Co-Evolutions As they’ve evolved, some of the 400-plus species in this genus have created relationships with insects. Some species of passionflower act as nesting and food locations for butterflies and have developed extra appendages off the base of the leaves that secrete sugary liquid to feed the insects. These plants have also grown additional nubs on their leaves that resemble butterfly eggs to discourage them from laying too many eggs on a single plant....

¼ cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoon snipped fresh basil freshly ground black pepper