Do you think raw applesauce as in
1. Chop apples
2. Blend it like hell.
Will work as well as regular applesauce as a substitute for butter? I have successfully used store-bought applesauce almost completely as a butter substitute but I don't feel like buying those small sealed applesauce plastic cups. And I don't want to take all the time to make "authentic' boiled-in-a-saucepan applesauce.
What do you think? Has anyone tried just using raw applemash as a butter substitute?
EDIT:
The Original Recipe of the Speculoos for 6 biscuits contains:
8 oz Unbleached All-purpose Flour
5 oz Sugar Dark Brown
5 oz Butter
4 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp Baking Soda
2/5 tsp Cinnamon Ground
2/5 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
2/5 tsp Cloves, Ground
2/5 tsp Ginger, Ground
2/5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
with these crazy Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 speculoos
Amount per Serving
Calories..................324
Calories from Fat.....168.8
% Daily Value for a 2000 calorie diet
Total Fat..................18.76g (28%)
Saturated Fat...........11.93g (59%)
Cholesterol...............51.46mg (17%)
Sodium..................180.47mg (7%)
Total Carbohydrate...36.22g (12%)
Dietary Fiber..............0.18g (0%)
Sugars....................20.51g
Protein......................2.37g (4%)
Estimated Percent of Calories from:
Fat====52%
Carbs==44%
Protein==2%
That would be like eating 118% saturated fat in ONE biscuit.
Alternative ingredients to the Belgian Speculoos
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
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06/09/2011 19:45 #54461
Raw Applesauce as butter substituteCategory: eating in
06/09/2011 12:05 #54457
What do IE tab extensions for Chrome do?Category: i-tech
This is a question for (e:Paul). I wanted to view the full version of the RPCI Microsoft OWA email client in Chrome but it simply wouldn't allow me. I found these IE extensions for chrome:
1. IE Tab Classic:
2. Chrome IE Tab Multi:
The questions is how do these extensions manage to load the fully featured OWA while native Chrome cannot? Is using these extensions as risky as using IE? How are these extensions working?
1. IE Tab Classic:
2. Chrome IE Tab Multi:
The questions is how do these extensions manage to load the fully featured OWA while native Chrome cannot? Is using these extensions as risky as using IE? How are these extensions working?
tinypliny - 06/15/11 04:27
But I don't have IE on my machine at all! The thing is I ripped out the browser when I slipstreamed all of the latest security pathes and drivers into my winxp. I just have the "IE engine". Is the "IE engine", by itself insecure? I guess I don't understand the difference between the IE engine and the browser facade that I ripped out. Is the thing I ripped out just cosmetic?
But I don't have IE on my machine at all! The thing is I ripped out the browser when I slipstreamed all of the latest security pathes and drivers into my winxp. I just have the "IE engine". Is the "IE engine", by itself insecure? I guess I don't understand the difference between the IE engine and the browser facade that I ripped out. Is the thing I ripped out just cosmetic?
paul - 06/15/11 02:27
Its no different I believe. It would be whatever IE is on your machine but it would still be executing the IE engine.
Its no different I believe. It would be whatever IE is on your machine but it would still be executing the IE engine.
tinypliny - 06/13/11 07:59
So that tab is not protected by Chrome's security features then and has all the holes and flaws that the typical IE would have? Also, which version of IE is it? How do I find out? Is it chrome's implementation of the latest IE? Does that mean running this extension IE is safer than running the real IE (does that make sense?)
So that tab is not protected by Chrome's security features then and has all the holes and flaws that the typical IE would have? Also, which version of IE is it? How do I find out? Is it chrome's implementation of the latest IE? Does that mean running this extension IE is safer than running the real IE (does that make sense?)
paul - 06/12/11 21:15
It literally just opens an IE browser in a chrome tab. IE can be embedded in any windows app. Firefox has the same extension.
It literally just opens an IE browser in a chrome tab. IE can be embedded in any windows app. Firefox has the same extension.
06/09/2011 08:14 #54456
Guitar Google DoodleCategory: i-tech
Google doodles keep outdoing themselves all the time and today is the peak of overachieving. They have a FULLY functional guitar with a recording feature as their logo honouring Les Paul, a guitarist and an innovator in music.
Go ahead! Play it! And I can't believe someone (Zack Bernardin) created this masterpiece with a mouse... or a keyboard sequence!
I couldn't create a coherent tune even if I tried!
From:
Go ahead! Play it! And I can't believe someone (Zack Bernardin) created this masterpiece with a mouse... or a keyboard sequence!
I couldn't create a coherent tune even if I tried!
From:
heidi - 06/09/11 23:04
The tune is "Oh Susannah"
The tune is "Oh Susannah"
metalpeter - 06/09/11 17:19
saw that a bit ago it is pretty cool....
saw that a bit ago it is pretty cool....
06/08/2011 23:29 #54453
In loveCategory: the odes
with this desktop background:
I found it through colr.org and then through flickr but alas I can't locate the original page again. I usually change back to my solid black in around 3 days but this desktop feels so much more awesome than any I have ever had. The greens are so perfect and the yellow is just so happy!
EDIT: Located the original, after some crooked-logic searching:
I found it through colr.org and then through flickr but alas I can't locate the original page again. I usually change back to my solid black in around 3 days but this desktop feels so much more awesome than any I have ever had. The greens are so perfect and the yellow is just so happy!
EDIT: Located the original, after some crooked-logic searching:
06/07/2011 17:49 #54442
Calcium! Calcium!Category: eating in
The best way to beat cramps is by increasing calcium intake. I know that yogurt is the BEST way to get calcium in my diet but I keep forgetting to eat yogurt and end up with the most vicious of cramps.
I can get 80% calcium in one little 8oz serving of Yogurt! I am going to burn this figure into my teeny brain. So the next time I am making excuses about there not being an ideal calcium source, I can come here and see plain facts staring me in face.
Plain low fat Yogurt
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8 oz (227g)
Calories.......................150
Calories from Fat.......30
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value for a 2000 calorie diet
Total Fat........................3 g (5%)
Saturated Fat.................2 g (10%)
Trans Fat.......................0 g
Cholesterol...................20 mg (7%)
Sodium.......................190 mg (8%)
Potassium...................560 mg (16%)
Total Carbohydrate........17 g (6%)
Dietary Fiber...................0 g (0%)
Sugars.........................17 g
Protein.........................11 g (22%)
Vitamin A.....................20%
Vitamin C......................6%
Calcium........................40%
Iron...............................0%
Vitamin D......................35%
Riboflavin......................20%
Vitamin B12..................15%
Phosphorus..................20%
I can get 80% calcium in one little 8oz serving of Yogurt! I am going to burn this figure into my teeny brain. So the next time I am making excuses about there not being an ideal calcium source, I can come here and see plain facts staring me in face.
Plain low fat Yogurt
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8 oz (227g)
Calories.......................150
Calories from Fat.......30
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value for a 2000 calorie diet
Total Fat........................3 g (5%)
Saturated Fat.................2 g (10%)
Trans Fat.......................0 g
Cholesterol...................20 mg (7%)
Sodium.......................190 mg (8%)
Potassium...................560 mg (16%)
Total Carbohydrate........17 g (6%)
Dietary Fiber...................0 g (0%)
Sugars.........................17 g
Protein.........................11 g (22%)
Vitamin A.....................20%
Vitamin C......................6%
Calcium........................40%
Iron...............................0%
Vitamin D......................35%
Riboflavin......................20%
Vitamin B12..................15%
Phosphorus..................20%
tinypliny - 06/08/11 23:15
I just noticed that the fat-free version has 45% calcium. That is NINETY PERCENT of what I need in a day, served in a teeny 8 oz cup. WHY do I not remember this when it matters the most. Yogurt. Yogurt. Yogurt. Check.
I just noticed that the fat-free version has 45% calcium. That is NINETY PERCENT of what I need in a day, served in a teeny 8 oz cup. WHY do I not remember this when it matters the most. Yogurt. Yogurt. Yogurt. Check.
tinypliny - 06/07/11 22:39
Have you ever tried making kefir at home? My brother is on this kefir kick and keeps extolling its virtues. Next time I visit, I am going to bring home some kefir grains with me to start my own kefir production. I can finally have sour yogurt all the time then. Yogurt at home is very much like Kefir and pretty sour. Here, the yogurt almost tastes like milk.
Have you ever tried making kefir at home? My brother is on this kefir kick and keeps extolling its virtues. Next time I visit, I am going to bring home some kefir grains with me to start my own kefir production. I can finally have sour yogurt all the time then. Yogurt at home is very much like Kefir and pretty sour. Here, the yogurt almost tastes like milk.
paul - 06/07/11 22:21
I love yogurt again. Vanilla is my favorite. I like plain but vanilla is much tastier.
I love yogurt again. Vanilla is my favorite. I like plain but vanilla is much tastier.
KEWL! I am totally going to try out and post the results!
As an oil or butter substitute, applesauce or any fruit puree (pumpkin works really well) is best for muffins, cakes and breads such as banana, zucchini, pumpkin, etc. I have never noticed it alter the taste or texture when making those items.
For biscuits, if looking for a flaky texture, then cold butter is key, but it should otherwise work, albeit they may be more dense than expected.
Authentic applesauce is a delight. I like it chunky with lots of cinnamon. My mom sometimes makes it with those little cinnamon heart candies.
Oh, no, that would not work. You would lose all the yummy and the dough would be a weird texture/consistency.
I agree its good in something sweet and moist muffins but definitely not on things like mac and cheese.
I have used applesauce in baking as a substitute for butter for a wholewheat banana bread recipe and I thought it was good. I don't think I would try it in that biscuit recipe though.
You could get applesauce in a jar if you don't like plastic cups.
I don't know about an applesauce substitute for butter in that recipe. Your dough might be a sloppy consistency. I would bite the bullet and add the delicious calorie content. I think the butter component in baked goods is the second most important flavor after sugar!
Ah, sorry. Tons of missing information here. As usual, I am trying to make my favourite type of biscuits - speculoos!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :::link:::
I've tasted apples and I've tasted butter. I'm not sure that one can be substituted for the other without people noticing the substitution.
Perhaps I should ask exactly what stuffs you want to substitute apple mash for butter in.
I don't think that using apple mash in mac and cheese (kraft dinner for all you canucks) instead of butter would work. And I certainly don't think that one could make a good ghee with apple mash. But it might make a wonderful apple sauce.
But that's just me. Your mileage may vary.
More seriously, I'm not a food scientist but some recipes need the fat content of butter (or its analogues) to work.