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Blow Torch (for caramelising)
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stinky_daddy
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Hi All
wonder if you can help at all?
My eldest daughter mentioned last night that she has never had a crème brulee, so it got me thinking and I realised that I do not have a blow torch (for caramelising items).
So am after recommendations (or makes to stay away from) on the above (and I presume that the re-fillable gas is easy to obtain as well, or is it a case of a universal one will refill most?).
I have had a quick look both online and on here (so can see that they are priced anywhere between £15 and £50), but not knowing what is good and what is bad (in relation to these items) thought I would turn to you to see what might be recommended?
TIA
s_d
wonder if you can help at all?
My eldest daughter mentioned last night that she has never had a crème brulee, so it got me thinking and I realised that I do not have a blow torch (for caramelising items).
So am after recommendations (or makes to stay away from) on the above (and I presume that the re-fillable gas is easy to obtain as well, or is it a case of a universal one will refill most?).
I have had a quick look both online and on here (so can see that they are priced anywhere between £15 and £50), but not knowing what is good and what is bad (in relation to these items) thought I would turn to you to see what might be recommended?
TIA
s_d
Sometimes I wonder...
"why is that frisbee getting bigger?"
...and then it hits me
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
"why is that frisbee getting bigger?"
...and then it hits me
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Jesus loves you...A nice thing to hear in church, but a horrible thing to hear in a Mexican prison
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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I just bought a cheap blowtorch from a DIY store - about £15 I think. You can buy expensive catering-specific ones but if you're only going to use it occasionally, a standard DIY one will do the job.0
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I use the same blowtorch I use for plumbing, works fine.0
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A standard cheap DIY one will be fine, and the gas canisters are easily available at any DIY shed.
But if it's only going to be used occasionally, would sticking the item under a very hot grill for a couple of minutes not do the trick ?0 -
It would, but not half as much fun!Ebe_Scrooge wrote: »would sticking the item under a very hot grill for a couple of minutes not do the trick ?0 -
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Big is good...
Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
When it comes to caramelising, the cheapest, small thing will do. Most people won't use them enough to ever need refilling. They get used once, the novelty wears off, and the die in a drawer.0
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Aldi is advertising a creme brulee kit, 4 ramekin dishes and a blow torch, for £14.99 available from tomorrow.0
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Thanks all
well that told me lol
I will check out the Aldi thing, otherwise its off to my local DIY centre
s_dSometimes I wonder...
"why is that frisbee getting bigger?"
...and then it hits me
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Jesus loves you...A nice thing to hear in church, but a horrible thing to hear in a Mexican prison
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.0 -
The Aldi torch will be fine. Refill with standard gas lighter gas.0
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