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5 days ago

The Best Pie Plate Material Produces Crisp Crusts And Prevents Soggy Bottoms - Tasting Table

There is more than one reason why you may want to bake your next pie in a metal pan, but if a crisp crust is a top priority, then there is really no other choice. You see, the rate at which your pie plate conducts heat plays a significant role in how the final product comes out, with the most apparent effects showing on the bottom of the dessert.
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5 days ago

If Your Frying Pans Tend To Warp, The Culprit Might Be Your Stove - Here's How - Tasting Table

Using a pan on a burner much smaller than its base concentrates heat, causing uneven expansion that warps the metal over time.
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5 months ago

Scientists Baffled by "Alien Mineral" That Acts in a Weird Way When Heated Up

Extraterrestrial silica tridymite does not follow Earth’s heat conduction rules, maintaining constant thermal conductivity when heated.
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