[Sca-cooks] Re: Sca-cooks Digest, Vol 29, Issue 3

[Volker Bach]

Am Samstag, 8. Oktober 2005 04:38 schrieb Kathleen Madsen:

> We have not found butter molds from period, but that
> doesn't mean they didn't use them.  Wood does
> decompose, and most of the molds from more modern
> times (1800's) have not survived because they saw
> heavy use.  The wood was not oiled, and they were
> soaked in ice or very cold water prior to being
> filled.  This allowed the butter to set up quicker and
> tip out of the mold more cleanly.
>
> I have several antique molds that I don't use, but you
> can purchase new ones online from suppliers like
> http://www.lehmans.com/

Hey, these are exactly the ones I got! Except I didn't pay $23.95 apiece. Talk 
about overpriced.

Thanks for the directions, though. I'll try the ice water trick. I used the 
small one for stamping marzipans Thursday and it works very well. Something 
to remember for next feast.

Giano


	

	
		
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