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Default How to cool liquids to room temperature quickly?

On Feb 6, 1:59*pm, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> On Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:13:15 -0800 (PST), Chemo >
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> >On Feb 6, 11:11*am, "Christopher M." > wrote:
> >> "Christopher M." > wrote in message

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> >> > I'm making a king cake for Mardi Gras (kind of like a big cinnamon roll).

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> >> > I have to scald some milk (carefully, so it doesn't boil over) and mix in
> >> > some butter.

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> >> > Then I have to cool it to room temperature. This usually takes about 1/2
> >> > hour.

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> >> > Anything I can do to speed up the process? Is it okay to put it in the
> >> > fridge?

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> >> I found some neato articles:

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> >> 'Do I REALLY need to scald the milk?'http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cooking/msg0317533111474.html

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> >> 'How-to Scald Milk using the Microwave'http://www.howtobaker.com/techniques/baking/how-to-scald-milk/

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> >> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

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> >"Neato"? What are you....like 8?

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> Could be-- but he *was* able to find out how to reduce the temp of
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> Jim


Ya...but we don't know if he can comprehend it.