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Hints To Help You Make The Holidays Even Sweeter
For many families, baking holiday treats to- gether is one of the most delightful traditions of the season.
One way to make family holiday memories even sweeter may be to substitute honey for sug- ar, according to the Sioux Honey Association Co-op. There are many reasons, including the way baking with honey produces a golden crust, a distinctive flavor and a moister texture. Hon- ey also provides healthful benefits. For example, honey contains more complex sugars, producing smaller fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin levels. Another benefit is you can use less honey to achieve the same amount of sweetness.
Honey-Substituting Suggestions
Here’s how:
• For each cup of sugar, use 1/2 to 2/3 cup of honey. You can use a 1:1 ratio for most yeast breads, muffins and pancakes.
• For each cup of honey, subtract 1/4 cup of other liquids. Honey is about 20 percent water, and you need to reduce the total amount of liq- uid in the recipe.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 cup of honey. Add it even if the recipe doesn’t call for it. Honey is naturally acidic, and baking soda helps baked goods with honey properly rise.
• Reduce the temperature of the oven by 25° F. The higher sugar content in honey caramelizes and burns faster than sugar.
You may also care to try these two holiday honey recipes.
Holiday Honey Cookies 1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Sue Bee Honey
1 tsp vanilla
Combine flour and butter in mixer until fine. Drizzle in honey and vanilla while pulsing until mixture pulls together. Roll out and cut into de- sired shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 300° F for 10–15 minutes.
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