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Default Cash and Carry/Smart and Final

On 4/24/2012 10:50 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:26:48 -0500, Ema >
> wrote:
>
>> On 4/24/2012 11:24 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>
>>> Similarly for years they
>>> carried King Arthur Flour before abruptly dropping it. Luckily I can
>>> get it at Smart and Final. Neither product requires refrigeration,
>>> both have a long sell-by date, both manufacturers are still in
>>> business. So why the change?

>>
>> Recently, I noticed King Arthur Flour on the shelves at the stores here
>> in Texas (it is not advertised, here). This flour is at least twice the
>> price of other brands. Is there some reason I should try it? Just
>> wondering.
>>
>> Becca

>
> My wife prefers it. She says breads rise better with KA and the
> texture is better. I don't bake so I have no personal experience.


Years ago I wouldn't have believed that, but having tested the theory
myself, I agree with your wife.