Definitions
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- adjective Having been
ground in advance .
Etymologies
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Examples
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If you must use preground nutmeg, try to replace your jar frequently so that the nutmeg has as much flavor as possible when you go to use it.
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If you must use preground nutmeg, try to replace your jar frequently so that the nutmeg has as much flavor as possible when you go to use it.
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This is because nutmeg has a delicate, spicy flavor that starts to dissipate shortly after being ground and you really can get a lot more flavor out of a much smaller amount than you would with preground.
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Freshly ground nutmeg is always the most flavorful, but preground will work if you have none fresh.
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This is because nutmeg has a delicate, spicy flavor that starts to dissipate shortly after being ground and you really can get a lot more flavor out of a much smaller amount than you would with preground.
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If you need to use preground, you may find that you need to add more to get enough nutmeg flavor.
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Freshly ground nutmeg is always the most flavorful, but preground will work if you have none fresh.
Gingerbread Pancakes with Candied Ginger | Baking Bites 2009
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I whizzed whole hazelnuts in the food processor until they turned into a fine meal (you can also buy hazelnut meal at some stores, preground) and incorporated it into a fairly basic banana bread recipe.
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I've generally viewed the coffee-pod market as a way to sell individually-packaged overpriced uninspired preground coffee, using machines that don't let me buy whatever interesting beans are in the store.
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Grinders are good for things like cumin and coriander seeds, but most of the time the preground spices are good enough.
The Skinnygirl Dish BETHENNY FRANKEL 2010
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