Why is lye used in some recipes for cookies? - Seasoned Advice
WEBAug 14, 2015 · Common bottled cooking Lye water in supermarkets is mostly potassium carbonate and some sodium biphosphate. In powder form it is referred to as 速溶蓬灰 (Kansui powder). For noodles they typically use a 1:200 to 1:100 ratio. When using Lye make sure it doesn't get in direct contact with fats or oils or you will have a soapy taste.
Why is eating pretzels safe when they are bathed in lye?
WEBMar 31, 2017 · 37. The purpose of dipping in lye (or other basic solution, like baking soda...or even baked, baking soda) is that it promotes coloring, as the solution reacts with the surface of the dough. It also promotes the Maillard reactions when the dough cooks. The result is even browning and that typical alkali flavor.
kansui powder vs. lye water, which one is better for noodles?
WEBOct 14, 2019 · The terminology issues arises because this product is sometimes confused with food grade lye (sodium hydroxide), which is used, for example, in German pretzel making (among other things). They are different products, with sodium hydroxide being much more caustic, and potentially a safety risk if not handled appropriately.
substitutions - Can I mix food grade lye (sodium hydroxide) with …
WEBMar 22, 2021 · I have food grade lye (sodium hydroxide) from pretzel making and I want to make chewy noodles, either ramen or Chinese noodles. Many of these recipes call for lye water or kansui. I have found many resources about making your own kansui from baking soda (for example Can I substitute baking soda for …
How to calculate the pH of a lye solution? - Seasoned Advice
WEBTherefore, [H +] = (10 −14 mol 2 /L 2)/ (1 mol/L) = 10 −14 mol/L. Taking the negative logarithm of this, you get pH = 14. If your lye is actually potassium hydroxide, you'll need to run through all those steps again. The end result isn't very different, though; you'll get a pH of 13.85. Share. Improve this answer. answered Apr 23, 2017 at ...
Will a lye solution damage enameled cookware? - Seasoned Advice
WEBMar 13, 2023 · A weak lye solution will be the same PH as a strong baking soda solution. – GdD. Mar 13, 2023 at 9:20. @GdD Makings such a weak solution of lye is both impractical and unnecessary. I worked the numbers out - to match a baking soda solution (pH 8.3), you need a 2 micromolar lye solution. That's 1.6 grams of …
What does kansui do to dough in noodle making? - Seasoned …
WEBNov 26, 2012 · I've read about Kansui and Lye water and in some instances I've read that they serve a similar purpose. However, after some reading, it seems that kansui could potentially affect the dough differently than lye water. Some expert insight into this would be appreciated very much. dough. noodles.
boiling - Cooking dried corn - Seasoned Advice
WEBJun 29, 2012 · Hard corns can be cooked the way native peoples cooked it. If it is dry then you must 'lye' it first. This is done by putting wood ash ( about 2 cups) from fully burned hard wood into a big pail of water . Strain the lye water into a cooking pot. Boil your corn kernels gently for about an hour. Thoroughly rinse the corn free of lye water.
Why should I boil pretzels in baking soda water before baking?
WEBIf you do use culinary lye, use gloves and don't rush anything. Traditional Laugen aren't boiled, so you just need a cool 3% lye solution; no boiling step. In Germany, the pretzel shape isn't the only option for Laugen. Little rolls calls Laugenbrötchen and longer, roughly baguette-width sticks called Laugenstangen are also popular.
Is it safe to use lye-based oven cleaner on a stainless steel pan?
WEBOct 20, 2020 · Oven cleaner is essentially just lye, mixed into a form factor to make it a spray on foamy cleaner. Lye is a strong base (the opposite of a strong acid), and can be similarly caustic and harsh on surfaces. This article outlines the damage that can be caused by it on certain stainless steel surfaces.