SpaceCorgi94
Well-Known Member
Let's say a recipe I'm using calls for 50g lye, and 100g liquid (50/50 milk and water).
Because it heats up, I risk scorching the milk. As such, is it worthwhile combining the lye and water, and waiting for it to cool down before adding the milk? Or should I stick with the method of combining all of the lye solution components together at the same time with an ice water bath around the mixing vessel?
Are there any reasons not to do it this way? I've mixed with the ice bath method just a handful of times now and find it a bit tedious with the extra setup/cleanup, etc.
Because it heats up, I risk scorching the milk. As such, is it worthwhile combining the lye and water, and waiting for it to cool down before adding the milk? Or should I stick with the method of combining all of the lye solution components together at the same time with an ice water bath around the mixing vessel?
Are there any reasons not to do it this way? I've mixed with the ice bath method just a handful of times now and find it a bit tedious with the extra setup/cleanup, etc.