Oh Honey
Went to a honey producer in the mountains yesterday. this is what I learned.
Each blossom gives honey a different and distinct flavor.
While most sweetners are highly processed, honey is all natural. Honey has a higher sweetner than other sweetners, thus less is needed for cooking. Honey also has nutritional benefits. Honey is an excellent source of energy.
Honey is the oldest known sweetener. It not only enahances the flavor of food..it also prolongs shelf life and moistness of baked goods by absorbing moisture from the air.
Dark honey typically has a lower moisture contentmaking it a good choice for baking because because you don't have to adjust the liquids in it as much. However, dark honey tend to have a robust flavor that might over power some dishes. Light honey is suited for sweeetening drinks.
When using home in cooking, remember most honey will crystallize. It has not spoiled. It can easily be changed to liquid by placing it in a sunny windowsill or warm water bath. However honey should not be put in the microwave or direct heat because it may alter or scorch the honey giving it an unwanted flavor.
When possible use recipes that call for honey.
1/2 to 3/4 honey equal 1 cup of sugar
Reduce oven temp by 25 degress to prevent over browning.
Don't substitute honey for recipes using large amounts of sugar.
Coat measuring cups with oil to make honey easier to pour.
12 ounces of honey is equivalent to 1 cup.
I bought Tulip poplar honey and sourwood. Tasted every kind they had and I liked them all and was hard to choose,
Each blossom gives honey a different and distinct flavor.
While most sweetners are highly processed, honey is all natural. Honey has a higher sweetner than other sweetners, thus less is needed for cooking. Honey also has nutritional benefits. Honey is an excellent source of energy.
Honey is the oldest known sweetener. It not only enahances the flavor of food..it also prolongs shelf life and moistness of baked goods by absorbing moisture from the air.
Dark honey typically has a lower moisture contentmaking it a good choice for baking because because you don't have to adjust the liquids in it as much. However, dark honey tend to have a robust flavor that might over power some dishes. Light honey is suited for sweeetening drinks.
When using home in cooking, remember most honey will crystallize. It has not spoiled. It can easily be changed to liquid by placing it in a sunny windowsill or warm water bath. However honey should not be put in the microwave or direct heat because it may alter or scorch the honey giving it an unwanted flavor.
When possible use recipes that call for honey.
1/2 to 3/4 honey equal 1 cup of sugar
Reduce oven temp by 25 degress to prevent over browning.
Don't substitute honey for recipes using large amounts of sugar.
Coat measuring cups with oil to make honey easier to pour.
12 ounces of honey is equivalent to 1 cup.
I bought Tulip poplar honey and sourwood. Tasted every kind they had and I liked them all and was hard to choose,
