How do I squeeze gelatine?
Every recipe I've seen which uses gelatine says to soak and squeeze it, but none of them say how to squeeze it. I've only cooked once with gelatine, and I just squeezed it in my hand, but I was worried about losing it all through my fingers and I'm not sure I actually squeezed any water out of it.
Is squeezing it in the fist the correct way? If not, what equipment should I be looking out for?
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I've always done it with my hands. Just don't let it soak too long, it will still be in one piece and will be generally easy to handle.
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Soak the required leaves in cold water for at least 4 minutes to soften the gelatine and allow it to easily dissolve. Remove from the now pliable sheets from the water and squeeze out the excess liquid.What is the ratio of gelatin powder to water?
Use 2 1/2 teaspoons or 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness. Decrease or increase water for your particular needs (see chart above). One 3-ounce package of flavored, sweetened gelatin needs 2 cups of water. One tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin equals 4 sheets of leaf gelatin.What is the best way to dissolve gelatin?
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Like flowers and adolescents, gelatin needs time to bloom. This means it can't be added to any recipe as-is -- first, it must take a quick soak in some cold water. This hydrates the gelatin and ensures that your final product will have a smooth texture.How much gelatine do I put in liquid?
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Yep, if you are using leaf gelatine, use your hands after running them under cold water. Separate the leaves before soaking, then grab 'em all and squeeze.
Powder gelatine is a bit harder. Which are you using?
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The best way to get the sheet gelatine to stay in one piece before you squeeze the water out is soaking it in ice cold water. Not chilled or room temperature or tap water but ice water.
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