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- From: bondc@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Clay M. Bond)
- Subject: Re: Creme' Brulee'
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- Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 12:16:14 GMT
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- In article <1992Dec18.152502.22359@cci632.cci.com> agc@cci632.cci.com (Anupama Chathampally - co-op) writes:
-
- >Creme Brulee
- >[ . . . ]
- > Sift the brown sugar over the custard, covering it completely, put it
- >under a preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat, turning the dish
- >occassionally for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sugar is melted and caramelized,
- >and chill the creme brulee for 10 minutes before serving it. Serves 8
-
- And here's a superior alternative to the above, which I observed
- a good friend (and magnificent cook) doing in his kitchen about a
- month or so ago.
-
- Use an acetylene torch. Ayup. Easy, quick (no more than 4 or 5
- seconds does it) and no chilling afterward, because the cremes
- have not been warmed. Quick circular motions.
-
- Oh yes--I really see little point in reproducing diacritics, but
- if we must (see header) then let's do it right, shall we?
-
- Cre`me Bru^le'e
-
- Thank you.
-
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