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  15.03% Milk products

  45.47% Nothing

  8.63% Nuts

  5.45% Shellfish

  4.91% Sugar


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Using self-rising flourUsing self-rising flour
Gilla,  I have 10 pounds of self-rising flour that was given to me. I use mostly all-purpose...
Sugar for bakingSugar for baking
We used to buy the most delicious brownies at a store. Here's the question: The brownies had large...
Butter flavored shorteningButter flavored shortening
What is butter flavored shortening and where do I find it? I have read that it may have an...
Vanilla extractVanilla extract
Hi Gilla! I have a recipe which requires vanilla extract but I don't know if you can get it here in...
Cocoa powderCocoa powder
My recipe calls for 1 oz of cocoa powder. What is equivalent the...
Chocolate substitutionsChocolate substitutions
I'm making a recipe that calls for 12oz of semi sweet baking...
Replacing baking sodaReplacing baking soda
If a recipe calls for both baking powder and baking soda, can you eliminate the soda or substitute...
Eggs in cheesecakesEggs in cheesecakes
In cooking cheesecakes what is the main purpose of eggs. Some recipes call for few while others want...
Shelf life of baking chocolateShelf life of baking chocolate
How long can you store baking chocolate? Thanks
Substituting baking chocolateSubstituting baking chocolate
My recipe calls for sweetened baking chocolate squares but I only have unsweetened squares on hand....
Stuck cakeStuck cake
Help! Last night I made a fruitcake for the first time. I used a bundt pan which I buttered and...
Chocolate bloomChocolate bloom
Are chocolate chips that have turned white-ish from heat still okay to be used for cooking? Perhaps...
Bread makingBread making
Hi, I have been trying my best to get my bread soft and spongy. I have failed multiple times. I have...
Baking soda and baking powderBaking soda and baking powder
What is the difference between Baking soda and Baking powder. Some cookie recipes call for one and...
Moist layer cakesMoist layer cakes
How do I make layered dessert cakes moist, specially when the cake base is a sponge?
Difference between semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolateDifference between semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate
What is the difference between semi-sweet chocolate and bittersweet chocolate? I have a new recipe...
Using pecans in bakingUsing pecans in baking
Are pecans ready to use once they are shelled, or do they need roasting? I want to bake with...
Separated pumpkin pieSeparated pumpkin pie
How do you keep pumpkin pie from separating (the crust from the filling)? Thank you, Lorraine Mills
Substitutions for half and half and self rising flourSubstitutions for half and half and self rising flour
What is half and half? What is a substitute for it? If a recipe asks for self rising flour, can I...
Salted and unsalted butter in bakingSalted and unsalted butter in baking
Can you tell me the difference between salted and unsalted butter when baking? When should I use...
Using different flour typesUsing different flour types
Dear Gilla, I would like to know if I can substitute all purpose white flour with wheat flour? I...
Hard cookiesHard cookies
If the dough is too stiff can I add another egg to the batter? My cookies always go hard the next...
Using self-rising flour for yeast doughsUsing self-rising flour for yeast doughs
I bake a lot with self-rising flour and I have noticed on some self-rising flours that it should not...
Chewy chocolate cookiesChewy chocolate cookies
Hello Gilla, How do you make chewy chocolate cookies? Someone told me you can use milk as you make...
Semi-sweet baking squares and semi-sweet chipsSemi-sweet baking squares and semi-sweet chips
Can I substitute? Instead of using semi-sweet baking squares can I use semi-sweet chips?
Melting chocolate for dippingMelting chocolate for dipping
How can I use chocolate chips or baking chocolate for dipping without it becoming too thick or...
Cracked cake surfaceCracked cake surface
Hi Gilla, My question is, when baking a cake (out of the box) what causes it to crack in the middle?...
Using unsweetened baking chocolateUsing unsweetened baking chocolate
Can I substitute unsweetened baker's chocolate for cocoa? If so, what is the substitution exchange?
Cooking time for larger cookiesCooking time for larger cookies
When making cookies with a large cookie scoop, for 3 1/2" cookies I think, should I do anything...
Flat chocolate chip cookiesFlat chocolate chip cookies
I would like to know how to make a chocolate chip cookie that doesn't flatten out when baked. What...
Substituting all purpose flour for self rising flourSubstituting all purpose flour for self rising flour
Can I substitute all purpose flour for self rising flour in a recipe by adding an additional...
Dark, semi-sweet and milk chocolateDark, semi-sweet and milk chocolate
Hello, I was just eating some dark chocolate candies and the chocolate in the candy seems just the...
Cake flour and self-rising flourCake flour and self-rising flour
Could you please tell me what the difference is between cake flour and self-rising flour? I used...
Using bread flour.Using bread flour.
Can I use bread flour for regular recipes?
Sugar free recipes for bars, brownies or cookies.Sugar free recipes for bars, brownies or cookies.
Please email me recipes for bars, brownies and/or cookies that are sugar free and use Nestlé's...