Why it works: Chocolate and flour are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 18% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 8,994 recipes. Both carry isobutyraldehyde, which smells malty, green. The science ↓
"Gingerbread" House
Ingredients
Directions
Get a small carton of milk. (empty)
Get a strong napkin or a paper plate.
Put the carton milk (that's empty) on the Paper plate or strong, hard napkin.
Put frosting all around the empty, small carton milk. (Spread it everywhere)
After you spread the frosting on the carton milk, Put Graham Crackers (on each side) on the small carton.
After you cover them with Graham Crackers, Put Candy on it! (M&M's, Candy Cane, DOTS, etc.)
Let it dry for a few days. (2 or 3 days)
Your Done!
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Icing | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Chocolate + flourtop 18% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together8,994 recipes
Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).
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