There are certain “rules” that people believe about cooking and use in their kitchens all the time that, you’d be surprised to learn, are actually totally false. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s wrong to do those things, but it is a good idea to clear things up so you’re no longer being misled. In the spirit of truth, let’s debunk some cooking myths.
Adding Salt Makes Water Boil Faster
While saltwater does heat up faster than non-salted water, the amount of salt you’ll put in your pasta water is definitely not enough to make a noticeable difference in how long it takes for your water to boil. That being said, salting pasta water does add flavor to the noodles, so it doesn’t hurt to keep doing it.
Bread Keeps Longer in the Refrigerator
We put produce in the fridge to keep it from going bad, so it’s only logical that bread works the same way, right? Actually, not true. In fact, bread goes stale even faster when you refrigerate it. So if you want to keep bread for a long time, go ahead and stick it in the freezer, not the fridge.
Alcohol Cooks Off During Cooking
Cooking with alcohol can be a great way to add flavor and aroma to your dish, but it actually is not true that the alcohol will just burn right off during the cooking process. That is, unless you cook it for two or three hours or more.
