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John Kuthe wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:08:52 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:
>
>>John Kuthe wrote:
>>> On Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:21:54 -0400, Cheryl >
>>> wrote:
>>> ...
>>>>> care to share the batter recipe?
>>>>>
>>>>its just one part flour, one part club soda, a dash of vodka, garlic
>>>>salt, fresh ground pepper and powdered red pepper.
>>>
>>> That's why they didn't brown. Nothing with sugars in the batter.
>>> Sugars are what carmalize (brown).
>>>
>>> John Kuthe...

>>
>>
>>eggs contain no carbs...and yet egg wash is used for browning
>>
>>huh!

>
> And a little milk (which *does* contain carbs!) works even better!
>
> My point was that ingredient list contains nothing that would brown or
> promote browning, and we see the result. Maybe a little milk or egg or
> ? might help browning. Sure could not hurt it!
>
> John Kuthe...



*boggle*