On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:14:20 -0700, in rec.food.cooking, RegForte wrote:

>George Leppla wrote:
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>> "RegForte" > wrote in message
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>>> Felice wrote:
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>>>> Has anyone tried using club soda (or seltzer?) as part of the liquid?
>>>> I've been told it makes pancakes lighter but I've never tried it.
>>>>
>>>> Felice
>>>
>>>
>>> It does have a small but noticeable effect. I use it when making various
>>> deep fried stuff.
>>
>> Ever try using beer?
>
>Sure. It only works well in a savory dish, though. Soda
>water works in both savory and sweet.

Beer is great in pancakes, biscuits, and bread.
Doug
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