On Mon 04 Apr 2005 12:31:33p, "." wrote in rec.food.baking:

> On Mon, 4 Apr 2005, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> On Mon 04 Apr 2005 09:07:28a, "." wrote in rec.food.baking:
>>
>> > I just thought of another tip: If you are mixing something that
>> > spatters, put the bowl in the sink and mix it there. Easier clean up.
>> > Additionally, folder a tea towel and place it under the bowl so it
>> > doesn't vibrate in the sink.
>>
>> Another way, especially for whipping cream, is taking a double thickness
>> of waxed paper larger than the top of the mixing bowl, poking a hole
>> through the middle with the beaters, then inserting the beaters into the
>> motor. This makes a nice splash shield.
>
> Another good tip. I would however hold the wax paper to the motor then
> poke the beaters through the paper into the motor. This would guarantee
> the holes are the right space apart.

Good point. I've been doing it for so long I just know where they need to
be.

> The tip wouldn't work on my Kitchen Aid but then it has a splash guard.
> 8^)

My KA as well, but I used the waxed paper with my hand mixer.

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Wayne Boatwright
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