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What are some things you can/should cheap out on? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago by LunchEnjoyer to c/[email protected]

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I often hear, "You should never cheap out on a good office chair, shoes, underpants, backpack etc.." but what are some items that you would feel OK to cheap out on?

This can by anything from items such as: expensive clothing brands to general groceries.

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[–] SpaghettiYeti 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Flour - disagree. King Arthur for baking vs your basic supermarket crap is a tangible taste and texture difference in baking. While you're at it, get a mill and buy organic wheat berries and save money for higher quality l, more nutritious flour. It's literally cheaper to get better quality if you are willing to mill it.

Butter- Same for butter if you're using butter as a spread. It's ok to use cheap stuff in cooking but if it's the main complementary flavor, like butter on toast, treat yo self to some Kerry Gold.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

KA is great, but for most baked goods, All Purpose is All Purpose. Fancy flour matters more for lean bread doughs where it’s the only thing bringing flavor.

Nobody should be milling at home unless you’re already buying flour 50lbs at a time. It’s loud, expensive and time consuming.

[–] SpaghettiYeti 1 points 9 months ago

Still disagree on the flour side. I've tasted the difference even with flavorful breads like banana bread.

A small kitchen aid stand mixer attachment for milling flour is all you need. The wheat berries last forever so buy them in bulk and go crazy when you want flour.