I have a 5052 aluminum sheet which is 10quot; by 5quot; by 1/16quot; (0.063quot;) thickWhat is the best method for curving it? I was thinking of clamping it to a piece of PVC pipe as a form, and hammering the plate into shape.
apparently you want to curve the pieceit will spring back open a bit when you let it loose so you will have to find an appropriately sized piece of pvcafter bending it as much as possible by hand wrap the piece to the pvc with bungies remove and reapply increasingly tighter until the plate is tight against the pvcremove the bungies and check your finished curve if to large use the next size down pipe size.
CRUNCHY ONION RINGS Oven frying gives a crisp coating without all the fatThis technique will work with any vegetable2 lgonions 2 tbspall-purpose flour 2 egg whites 2 tbspnonfat milk 1 tbspcornstarch 3/4 cpanko (Japanese bread crumbs) or plain bread crumbs 1 tspsalt free seasoning blend Preheat oven to 400 degreesBrush oil on 2 nonstick pans and set asideSlice onions and separate rings; set asidePlace flour in a paper bagIn a shallow bowl, combine egg whites, milk and cornstarchIn another paper bag, combine panko and seasoningShake rings in flour; shake off excessDip rings in egg mixture and then shake in bread crumbsPlace rings on pans and bake for 10-15 minutes; turn and bake until onion rings are crisp.
FRIED SHRIMP AND ONION RINGS 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup Martha White's Buttermilk Cornbread Mix 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder seltzer water, enough to make medium thin batter Shell-on Shrimp to fry oil for deep frying Heat oil to 365 degreesAfter oil comes up to appoximately the correct temperature, test it by frying one shrimpOne shrimp should take about 2-3 minutes to be golden brownAdjust heat accordinglyPrepare batter by stirring all the dry ingredients together until mixed wellAdd the seltzer water in a thin stream in the center, mixing with a whisk to avoid lumpsStir until smooth but do not overbeatThe batter should be similar in consistency to pancake batterIf you have a tendency to make tough tempura, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flourDip the shrimp in the batter, drain for 10 seconds and drop in hot oilRemove when golden brown, season to taste, drain on paper towels, and serve with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dippingYou can use this same batter to make great onion rings with vidalia onions sliced 1/2 inch thickSprinkle with onion powder before they coolIf you can't find the Corn Meal Mix at your store, substitute fine corn meal (1/3 cup), 2 tablespoons of dry buttermilk powder, and a half teaspoon baking powder and continue to use the other ingredients listed above.
Fat Ronnie's Fried Onion Rings 2 cupsFlour 1? tspSalt 1 tspGround Pepper ? tspBaking Powder 1 cup Buttermilk 1 Large Sweet Onion (sliced 1/2 wide) Vegetable Oil for Deep Frying Place buttermilk in one bowl and set asideMix flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder in separate bowlHeat oil at 375?F for fryingDredge onion rings in flour mixture first, then dip in butter milk and then coat with flour mixture againPlace onion rings in hot oil and do not crowd onion ringsWhen onion rings are golden brown remove from oil and drainMore salt may be added to your tasteThese were traditionally served in a brown paper bag from the Topeka, KS, location.
Slice the onion of your choice, it's best is to let it dry up but not essentialDip it in a bowl of a whipped eggif you don't want egg try olive oil.(Any wet matter)Then dip it in a dry matter of your choice, flour, rice flour ( if your allergic) bread crumbs (of your choice) (any dry matter) If you wish to bake it, You must place it on a rake so that the heat hits all sides at the same timeI'd say, simply made huge chinks and back itIt really needs no additionsTasty as is.
