Any Home Bakers Here?

[rjohns39]

Folks, I'm thrilled... I finally have something to contribute to this thread.
When talking about oils and rancidity, it's all about O2 and water. I have a fantastic EVOO from Israel and 3 liters from Italy.. Haven't opened either as I don't have the right tools to keep them good. Good oils will go rancid quickly when exposed to O2 and water. Funny thing is you have the same issue with your air conditioner. So we'll start there. Your AC has a compressor filled with oil. It comes packed with N2 to prevent air and water from spoiling it. One day I will own a tutsie which is an oil container that can be filled with N2. High end foodies will put their Olive or other oils in the tutsie and then spray the top with compressed N2 and close the lid. Then they'll draw the oil from the bottom of the tank. Since N2 is heavier than O2 it will protect the oil.

 

[igorsMistress]

Thanks! I actually never thought of doing that. The avocado oil doesn't seem to go bad on me & has never has a taste. I'm not sure if that's because I use so much of it it doesn't get the chance to go rancid, or if it has a longer keep date.

I've never had a problem either and the last bottle I had lasted several months. I'm not big on frying, but I saute a lot.

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Folks, I'm thrilled... I finally have something to contribute to this thread.
When talking about oils and rancidity, it's all about O2 and water. I have a fantastic EVOO from Israel and 3 liters from Italy.. Haven't opened either as I don't have the right tools to keep them good. Good oils will go rancid quickly when exposed to O2 and water. Funny thing is you have the same issue with your air conditioner. So we'll start there. Your AC has a compressor filled with oil. It comes packed with N2 to prevent air and water from spoiling it. One day I will own a tutsie which is an oil container that can be filled with N2. High end foodies will put their Olive or other oils in the tutsie and then spray the top with compressed N2 and close the lid. Then they'll draw the oil from the bottom of the tank. Since N2 is heavier than O2 it will protect the oil.

I'm assuming those are pretty expensive.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Did anyone else hear the recall on the insta pot from Walmart not sure which one please check the one you have

 

[ronott1]

Did anyone else hear the recall on the insta pot from Walmart not sure which one please check the one you have

I heard that there was an issue with some of the 7 or 8 in one models. There is a range of serial numbers to check. Mine is fine--it is a 6in1

 

[Aria]

I use EVOO, Mazola Oil for frying, Canola Oil for baking....and unsalted butter. I keep my oils in a DARK cupboard in the kitchen.
NEVER had any go rancid. I have Coconut Oil...have not used it yet.
I keep that in the refrigerator. I do NOT prefer "solid" oils. Have heard so much GOOD things about it....will try it soon.

 

[wyoDreamer]

I keep my oils in the cabinet above the stove, not the politically correct spot, but it works in my kitchen. That cabinet stays cool, even when i have been cooking all day. I keep oil away from the light and sealed tightly.
I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for cooking when i want the flavor. Light olive oil is used for pan frying/sautéing foods or baking when I don't want the olive oil flavor. The good EVOO I buy is a greenish darker colored oil. The lighter the color, the less flavor it has. For deep frying, I use canola oil.
Nothing too fancy in our house, lol.

 

[Aria]

I hear you on the BEANS, Ron. I have all BEANS in my pantry. AND
BLACK will not get a space there. I DO NOT LIKE what they do to my soup. I try to use BEANS in my cooking and like them.

Had a bunch of RIPE BANANAS Baked:
Banana Nut Muffins (NO FLOUR in this Recipe)
2 1/4 oat bran ceral
1 tlbs baking powder
1/4 cup maple syrup (3 tablespoons)
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 1/4 milk
2 ripe bananas mashed
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 beaten eggs
Bowl l mix all dry ingredients
Bowl 2 mix all wet ingredients
Fill muffin tin to top
425 oven 15-17 minutes
ADD TO MUFFIN MIX A LITTLE OF EACH OR
DRIED PINEAPPLE, CHOC CHIPS, any dried fruit..cranberries, cherries, chia seeds, ginger, whey protein power. etc. I usually add 1 or 2 tablespoons of each.
Th

 

[Aria]

I think the computer is acting up again. There are 3 tablespoons of
canola oil in the Banana Muffins. Cut off part of the recipe. EEK
I also made Banana Bread:
2 cups of flour (one AP and one Whole Wheat)
1 1/2 teasp baking bowder
1/2 teasp baking soda
pinch of salt
1/4 teasp nutmeg
1/4 teasp ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs beaten
1 cup sugar (I use 1/2 c)
1 1/2
cups mashed bananas (or more)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
Dry ingredients in one bowl
Wet ingredients in one bowl
combine. I use a 9 x 5 large long loaf pan
Oven 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes

 

[pennyJo1960]

I heard that there was an issue with some of the 7 or 8 in one models. There is a range of serial numbers to check. Mine is fine--it is a 6in1

glad someone paid more attention

I use EVOO, Mazola Oil for frying, Canola Oil for baking....and unsalted butter. I keep my oils in a DARK cupboard in the kitchen.
NEVER had any go rancid. I have Coconut Oil...have not used it yet.
I keep that in the refrigerator. I do NOT prefer "solid" oils. Have heard so much GOOD things about it....will try it soon.

always have used olive oil never had it go rancid