A Ground beef should be used within two days of purchase. Be sure to check the use by information on the package label before purchase. You can store ground beef safely in your refrigerator at 35 to 40 degrees, for one to two days. If you can't use it within that time, freeze it.
Quick loaf pans. Most quick loaf recipes (banana bread, zucchini bread) are written for 9 x 5 x 2 3/4-inch pans, a traditionally shaped loaf pan that's just slightly larger than a yeast bread loaf pan. Caveat emptor: Using a yeast loaf pan for a quick bread recipe may result in batter overflowing the pan. Likewise, using a quick bread pan for a yeast loaf recipe may result in a loaf that doesn't dome. These pans, though similar in size and shape, are not interchangeable. Quick loaves also can be baked in a longer, narrower pan (about 12 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches).
How to Make Fresh Bread Crumbs. Fresh bread, which is cushy, does not process well, so use bread that is stale or that has been intentionally left out to dry. Pull each slice of bread apart into one-to two-inch pieces. If the bread has a thick crust, separate the crust from the soft center and set the crust aside.The crust takes longer to grind and itâs best to process it separately. Place the torn pieces in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pulverized. Pour crumbs into a bowl.Tear apart the crust and place the pieces in the bowl of the food processor. Process until they are ground into fine pieces. If you want to flavor the bread crumbs, add both sets of bread crumbs back into the bowl of the food processor.Add dried herbs or spices to taste, and pulse until they are well distributed. Otherwise, mix the two sets of bread crumbs together in a large bowl.Use fresh bread crumbs immediately or store in an airtight container. How to Make Dry Bread Crumbs. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Pull bread apart into one-to two-inch pieces and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.f the bread has a thick crust, separate the crust from the soft center and set the crust aside. The crust takes longer to grind and itâs best to process it separately. Place the torn pieces in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pulverized. Pour crumbs into a bowl.