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Water bath

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Wa´ter bath`
1.A device for regulating the temperature of anything subjected to heat, by surrounding the vessel containing it with another vessel containing water which can be kept at a desired temperature; also, a vessel designed for this purpose.


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There should also be provision for the heating up of the water in winter to keep the birds warm when they come bathing and drinking Note that the water bath should just be a couple of inches deep; birds will not feel comfortable with water feature that is deep.
To make an Elder flower cream, mix together 3 tablespoons almond oil, 4 tablespoons elder flower blossoms and 1 tablespoon lanolin in a bowl over a water bath.
I remember the days before pressure canners and freezers when we put up sweet corn (only in pint jars) and the jars of corn had to be in a boiling water bath for three hours.
 
 
 
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