On 2/6/2013 7:21 PM, Christopher M. wrote:
> "graham" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> "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).
>>>
>>> I have to scald some milk (carefully, so it doesn't boil over) and mix in
>>> some butter.
>>>
>>> Then I have to cool it to room temperature. This usually takes about 1/2
>>> hour.
>>>
>>> Anything I can do to speed up the process? Is it okay to put it in the
>>> fridge?
>>>
>>>
>> Put the pan in a sink of cold water and stir the contents ( as well as the
>> water).
>> Ypu'd be surprised how quickly it cools.
>
> Awesome. Thanks.


I empty our ice cube bin into the sink around the base of the pan. It
cools quickest if you stir the contents often.

Putting cold butter into the milk starts the cooking process.

gloria p