Quick Bread Techniques
Several different methods are used when mixing the batters for muffins and quick breads, and each produces a unique texture.
Beating softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy helps to create the delicate cakelike crumb of Lemon Tea Bread.
Parmesan Cheese Muffins and Whole Wheat Date-Nut Bread have a coarser, more breadlike texture. In this method, the liquid and dry ingredients are first stirred together in separate bowls. Making a well in the center of the dry ingredients creates a space so the two can be quickly and easily combined without overmixing.
A pastry blender makes fast work of cutting butter or shortening into small pieces and combining them with flour for light, high-rising Homemade Biscuits. When the dough is baked in a hot oven, the butter melts, creating tender, flaky layers.
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