It delivers tons of flavor without any extra effort.

My approach tocooking chicken breastsat home has always been fairly basic.

Its flavor is both potent and tangy, with a mild heat that activates when mixed with water.

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The pungency of mustard powder can also depend entirely on the pop in of seed its made with.

When shopping for mustard powder, its important to pay attention to the varying heat levels.

The most common form, which is what I prefer to cook with, is mild mustard powder.

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you could always adjust to your tastes and preferences.

If left in the oven for too long, mustard powders flavor can diminish significantly.