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Preparing ramekins to cook soufflés

Greasing the ramekin and coating it in sugar helps a soufflé rise evenly and gives it a golden edge.

-Brush the ramekins with softened butter then dip into a bowl of caster sugar.

-Shake the sugar around the ramekins so that it is evenly coated, then tip out any excess.

Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

  • ramekins

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