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Using a Bread Machine: My Personal Experience

  I decided to give the bread machine another go (despite the fact that it proved to be quite challenging) because of the affordable price (in contrast to other meals processors). I gave the wheat, bran, and sesame seed recipes a shot. After taking a short rest, we gave the machine another try and kneaded for another hour or so. It was a good outcome for the bread. It may be difficult to get the dough to rise properly when using 100% wholemeal flour/bran. Using a bread machine simplifies the process significantly. If you don't bake bread with 100% whole grains, you'll never be able to beat me. I can let the wheat soak up the additional moisture as I knead, relax, knead, and relax in the bread machine. The main problem with kneading by hand is eliminated by the bread machine. The bread machine has also allowed me to bake bread outside during the warmer months. We don't bake bread for nearly six months out of the year since it's too hot to cook indoors and we rarely use t

Cottage cheese is the star of Paneer Jalfrezi, a traditional Indian dish.

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  When you eat a certain dish, you may be reminded of the person who made it, the friends and family you enjoyed it with, or the special occasion you were celebrating. It was difficult for me to choose on just one nostalgic dish when Alicia Cowan of My Dish invited me to write about them. Cottage cheese in weird gravy is a nostalgic dish because my mom used to make it for almost every party we ever hosted. But we remember those gatherings fondly not for the food or its taste but for the joy and camaraderie we shared with our pals. My mom's Paneer Jalfrezi and spicy Kulcha were legendary. I still make it a point to call at least one childhood friend every time (read: rarely) I prepare this dish so we can reminisce about the good old days. Time spent getting ready It takes only 20 minutes. Twenty minutes of cooking time. Eaten by two Ingredients Whether you call it Paneer or cottage cheese, you'll need 200 grams. You'll need 50 g of fresh sweet corn kernels. 2 tablespoons oil