Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Bine [sp] On Chef reality shows there is always a Bine How do you spell it and What is it???

burnet Definition: [BER-niht]





Native to Europe, burnet includes any of several herbs, the most common being salad burnet. Its leaves are used in salads and with vegetables. Like borage, burnet leaves are also used to flavor drinks, such as tea. When crushed, they have a fragrance similar to cucumber. See also herbs.





bur·net (bər-nět', bûr'nĭt)





A perennial plant of the genus Sanguisorba, having pinnately compound leaves and apetalous flowers. The young leaves are sometimes added to salads as a garnish.





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Bine [sp] On Chef reality shows there is always a Bine How do you spell it and What is it???
Okay, since you included the pronounciation...I think you mean a beignet.....which is a fried thin pastry....


Here is a recipe:





A beignet recipe, similar to those you might find in the French Market of New Orleans, Louisiana.


INGREDIENTS:


1 envelope active dry yeast


1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105°)


1/2 cup granulated sugar


1 teaspoon salt


2 eggs, beaten


1 cup evaporated milk


7 cups all-purpose flour


1/4 cup shortening, softened


oil for deep frying


powdered sugar





PREPARATION:


In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water; stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk. Whisk or use electric mixer to blend thoroughly. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat until smooth.





Add shortening; gradually blend in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Deep fry at 360° for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve hot with coffee.


Dough can cut and frozen, separated in container with waxed paper.





Makes 4 to 5 dozen.
Reply:Do you mean Brine? A brine is basically a salty solution. You can use it to marinade whole turkey or other meats. Brines are very useful. They make the meat very flavorful and also moisten the meat. A brine is similar to a marinade.


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