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Christmas and gifts
Christmas baking, storage and gift ideas.
Seven kinds of Christmas biscuits: which seven to chooseHow long does gingerbread dough last? Fridge and freezerHow to store Lebkuchen: keep them softChristmas gift for mother-in-law: safe gifts from 199 NOKChristmas gift for dad: four practical gifts he will useChristmas gift for her: 6 kitchen ideas from 199 NOKPepperkaker: classic Norwegian gingerbread biscuitsHostess gift for Christmas: 5 ideas she will actually use
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Freezing Christmas biscuits: which ones work and how to do itBread for the Christmas table: what goes with herring and cheese?How to store stollen: keep it moist until ChristmasHow to store panettone: keep it softChristmas kringle: recipe for a moist cardamom kringleFood gifts for Christmas: 6 homemade gifts that are easy to makeSmall Christmas gift: 3 little gifts for neighbours and colleaguesChristmas gift for mum: 5 gifts she will use every dayJulekake: recipe for Norwegian Christmas bread with raisinsBaking gifts for Christmas: 5 gifts for someone who loves to bakeGift for grandma: 5 kitchen ideas she will actually useChristmas gifts under 300 NOK: 4 gifts for the kitchen and breadChristmas gift for someone who has everything: a gift used every dayStoring gingerbread biscuits: how to keep them crisp until ChristmasSpiced malt bread for Christmas: recipe and storageSoft Swedish saffron buns: recipe and storage tipsChristmas breads: varieties, keeping times and storageChristmas baking ahead of time: a week-by-week planHow long do marzipan cakes and cream cakes keep?Christmas biscuit tins: the right container for every bakeStoring Christmas biscuits: how to make the baking last until ChristmasGifts for the home baker: 7 gift ideas that actually get used
Storing bread
How long bread lasts, and where to keep it.
How long does white bread last? Homemade, bought and frozenHow long does bread last in a plastic bag? Figures and tipsWhat bread lasts the longest? Ranked, longest to shortestFrozen baguette in the oven: time, temperature and tipsHow long does rye bread last? Homemade, shop-bought, frozenHow long does bread last in the fridge? With and without a bagFridge, freezer or counter: where should your bread go?How long does crispbread last? The container makes a difference
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Storing Danish pastries, crescent rolls and bread rollsStoring freshly baked bread: cloth, bag or bread box?Does sliced bread keep less well than a whole loaf?How to store bread: the complete guideHow long does bread last? A guide to 12 types of breadStoring gluten-free bread: avoid dry and mouldyStoring lefse, lompe and flatbrød: how to keep them softWhy does bread go hard? The answer is the starchKeeping crispbread and biscuits crisp: how to avoid chewy bakesStoring bread in summer: how to avoid mould in the heatHow to keep wholegrain and rye bread moist for longerYeast bread or sourdough: which bread stays fresh longest?Bread at the cabin: how to keep it fresh on the goCan you keep bread in the fridge? Yes, if it is in a bagIs it dangerous to eat mouldy bread? The full answerHow to keep bread rolls and crescents freshHow to keep a baguette crisp until tomorrowStoring bread properly: 7 common mistakes to avoidHow to Store Sourdough Bread: Guide to Keeping It FreshWhy does homemade bread mold so quickly? (and how to prevent it)How long does homemade bread stay fresh? (and how to make it last)
Freezing and thawing
How to freeze bread and get it back at its best.
Freezing bun dough: fresh buns straight from the freezerHow long does bread last in the freezer? Table by typeCan you refreeze bread? Yes, but not every loafCan you freeze bread in a paper bag? The answerHow to freeze buns, Danish pastries and bread rollsFrozen bread straight into the oven: how to do itBake once, eat all week: how to plan your bread weekHow to freeze bread without ruining the crust
Baking at home
Recipes, and help when the dough won't play along.
Vaniljekranser recipe: Danish vanilla rings for ChristmasSmultringer recipe: soft doughnut rings fried in fatSyrup diamonds: recipe for spiced Christmas biscuitsSerina biscuits: easy recipe for tender Christmas biscuitsSandkaker recipe: how to get almond tartlets out of the tinsRosette biscuits: recipe, and how to free them from the ironKrumkaker recipe: how to keep rolled wafers crispCoconut macaroons: recipe with just three ingredients
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Goro recipe: thin cardamom wafers from a goro ironFattigmann: recipe for crisp fried Christmas diamondsBerlinerkranser: butter wreaths with cooked and raw yolkSkolebrod recipe: custard buns with vanilla and coconutPizza dough: recipe, cold rise and freezingPitta bread: recipe for soft breads with a pocketWhite tin loaf: recipe for soft white bread in a tinCinnamon twists: recipe for soft buns with cinnamon fillingWholemeal rolls: recipe with an overnight riseCiabatta recipe: airy bread with big holesBread recipes: easy recipes for homemade breadBanana bread: moist recipe with ripe bananasBagels recipe: how to boil and bake themGingerbread house: dough, measurements and assemblyKransekake recipe: 18 almond rings, step by stepSpelt bread: easy recipe with a short kneadScones: quick recipe without yeastRaisin bread: recipe for a moist loaf with raisinsLomper: recipe for Norwegian potato flatbreadSeed crispbread: easy recipe without yeastKneipp bread: classic Nordic recipe for two tin loavesCinnamon buns: recipe for moist buns with fillingHveteboller: classic recipe for soft Norwegian bunsOat bread: recipe for moist loaves with rolled oatsProofing basket: how to use one, step by stepCarrot bread: recipe for moist loaves with grated carrotFreezing sourdough bread: how to keep it tasting goodNo-knead bread: overnight recipe baked in a potDried yeast to fresh yeast: how to convertBaking bread in a pot: how to get a crisp crust at homeWhen can you slice fresh bread? How long it should restBread rolls: an easy recipe for light, fluffy rollsWhen is bread done? Three simple testsFocaccia recipe: airy crumb and a golden baseDough not rising? How to rescue itWhy is my bread dense? How to find the causeSourdough for beginners: your first loaf, step by stepRye bread recipe: moist rye bread with sourdough or yeastCleaning a proofing basket: how to keep it clean and dryWholemeal bread recipe: two moist loaves in tins, step by stepBaguette recipe: crisp baguettes at home with a cold riseHow to make a sourdough starter: step by step in 7 daysCold proofing bread: how to use your fridgeTin loaf: an easy recipe for soft bread baked in a tinEveryday bread with dry yeast: a two-loaf recipeBake a Swedish loaf: an easy recipe with an overnight optionSwedish syrup loaf: a traditional recipe and storage tipsSwedish kavring: a traditional dark rye loaf and how to store itFeeding a sourdough starter: how often and how much?Why does bread crumble, and why does the crust separate?How long does fresh yeast last, and can you freeze it?Sourdough starter: how to store and feed it properlyRustic sourdough boule for the Vokshus bread bag (recipe)
Old bread
Good ways to use what you would otherwise throw out.
A plastic-free kitchen
Beeswax wraps, packed lunches and simple swaps.
A week of packed lunches with less plasticGlass or plastic food containers: which work best?Cold packed lunches: simple ideas and how to pack themWax paper for food: what it is and which type to chooseCheese paper: how to wrap different types of cheeseLunch boxes without plastic: which materials work?Buying beeswax wraps: prices, sizes and what to checkBuying beeswax and resin for homemade food wraps
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Beeswax wraps and beeswax cloths: the complete guideBeeswax sheets, wraps or bags: what is the difference?Beeswax food wraps: what are they and how do you use them?What is baking paper made of, and can it take 250 degrees?Baking paper alternatives: what works in the oven?Make beeswax wraps yourself? An honest oven guideWhich size beeswax wrap do you need?Beeswax wraps or silicone lids? An honest comparisonStoring cake without plastic: how to keep it moistPlastic-free packed lunch: how to pack it so the food keepsKeeping Salad and Herbs Fresh: How to Avoid Limp LeavesBeeswax wraps in the oven: freshen up or re-waxIs Beeswax Safe for Food? Beeswax Wraps and Food Safety ExplainedCan beeswax wraps go in the freezer? How to freeze without plasticBaking paper, wax paper or beeswax wraps: what is the difference?Storing half an avocado, lemon and onion without plasticCaring for beeswax wraps: how to make yours last over a yearStoring cheese without plastic: how to keep it fresher for longerAre beeswax wraps worth it? The yearly cost versus cling filmCovering bowls without cling film: 3 that workBeeswax wraps: how to use them in the kitchenPlastic-free kitchen: 9 easy swaps (start with the bread)
The bread bag
Choosing, using, washing and renewing your bag.
What size bread bag? How to tell if your loaf will fitUsing your bread bag for the first time: what to doHow long does a beeswax bread bag last?Bread bag with a zip, a string or a clip? How to chooseCotton, linen or beeswax bread bags: which should you choose?Paper bags for bread: when do they work?Best bread bag: how to choose the right typeRenewing the wax on the beeswax bread bag: how to do it