Yeah, I just can't get there with plastic. I've tried them on a few jobs and they always feel flimsy. A metal box just feels solid when you mount it, and the screws don't strip out as easy. I get the cost thing, but to me it's worth it for something that's gonna be in the wall for decades. The grounding with metal is just simpler and more sure in my book too.

Try keeping your butter cold but blending it in fast with a pastry cutter. You can still get a flaky crust without overworking the dough.

Yeah but honestly, most stuff that gets delayed for me isn't some noble project. It's just bad planning or a messed up delivery. Hard to feel inspired by that.

Actually, mixing flours can open up new options instead of limiting them. Lots of baked goods like pancakes or quick breads are flexible and turn out fine. It's not ruined, it's just a new general-purpose blend now.