Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled if not weighed) 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons (11g) cornstarch 1/2 (3g) teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170g) unsalted butter, browned & cooled 5 minutes* 3/4 cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste 2 cups (360g) blend of…
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Read More The Easiest Way to Fold a Fitted SheetSift together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder, a tiny pinch of salt, and 2 tiny pinches of baking soda. Set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter. Add 1 cup of milk, 1 large or extra-large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste…
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