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**Title:** Making Incredible Hummus at Home
**Summary:**
* The host shares a recipe for homemade hummus that's "10 times better" than store-bought.
* **Quick Version:** Use canned chickpeas (5-minute prep).
* **Best Version:** Soak dried chickpeas in cold water with baking soda (8 hours + 40 minutes cooking).
* Blend chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add ice water for a creamy texture.
* **Serving Tips:**
+ Serve warm or at room temperature.
+ Pair with warm pita bread for the best experience.
* **Topping Idea:** Lightly fry garlic and lemon zest in olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and pour the reserved oil over the hummus.
* **Taste Test:** The host's family, who prefer store-bought hummus, are impressed with the homemade version, praising its smooth texture and flavor.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
**Hummus Preparation**
1. To make hummus quickly (in 5 minutes), use canned chickpeas.
2. For the best hummus, use dried chickpeas soaked in cold water for about 8 hours.
3. Adding baking soda to the soaking water helps soften chickpeas and loosen skins.
4. Cook soaked chickpeas with water and baking soda, bringing to a boil, then simmering for 30 minutes.
5. Add kosher salt to chickpeas during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
6. Chickpeas are done when they're very soft, with no resistance when smashed.
**Hummus Ingredients & Processing**
7. Use a good quality tahini, as some brands can be bitter.
8. Traditional hummus does not use olive oil; tahini serves this purpose.
9. Ingredients include chickpeas, tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
10. Blend chickpeas for 1-2 minutes to achieve a smooth, thick paste.
11. Use ice water (added a tablespoon at a time) for a creamier hummus.
**Serving**
12. Serve hummus warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
13. Warm pita bread is recommended for the best hummus experience.
**Topping Preparation**
14. The topping is made by lightly frying thinly sliced garlic and lemon zest in olive oil.
15. Cook garlic until it starts to get golden, then add lemon zest for about 30 seconds.
**Miscellaneous**
16. The recipe allows for personal taste adjustments, especially regarding garlic and lemon.
17. The author's family, who are accustomed to store-bought hummus, participated in a taste test.