Sentences with phrase «rests on a knife edge»

The whole place feels like it's resting on a knife edge, and the most gentle nudges could send it crashing back down to earth.

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1) Mix flour, butter and icing sugar in a bowl using two knives to cut the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs 2) Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extracts and mix well, then add iced water until the dough starts to come together 3) Shape the dough into a ball on a cool, flat, floured surface 4) Flatten dough into a disc and then wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes 5) Meanwhile, peel, core and slice the apples into as thin slices as possible 6) Mix sugar and ground cinnamon powder with sliced apples and let it rest for a while 7) Pre-heat oven to 180 deg cel 8) Once dough has chilled, roll pastry dough on a sheet of parchment paper until it has expanded to the size of the tart mold (I used a rough mold the size of a large pizza) 9) Leaving at least an inch of dough free, arrange apple slices by overlapping them slightly in the shape of a circle, starting from the outermost part of the circle, until you reach the inside 10) Fold the edges of dough over the filling and then sprinkle the dough with a bit of sugar 11) Bake for about 40 - 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are soft 12) Serve warm, with a side of whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Wenger does also sense a more positive atmosphere and, while every Emirates regular will know that the overall mood still rests on a knife - edge, the environment for the players has been improving with every recent match.

Even defeated parties must find consolation somewhere, and Labour's will include hanging on to a knife - edge majority in Bradford, thanks to independent candidates, UKIP and Respect all losing seats, and gaining majorities in unitary Stockton - on - Tees, and, after a suspended recount and overnight rest, Cheshire West & Chester.

We end up paying to the rest of the country because England and Wales are on a knife - edge while the outcome of Scotland appears settled, it's just a question of how colossal the SNP landslide is, but it's good to sit back occasionally and gawp at the scale of the turnaround in Scottish politics since a year ago.

You may possibly have to shave a slight edge with a sharp knife on the exterior / bottom of the pepper so that it has a flat edge to rest on.