On 11/10/2016 9:41 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2016-11-10 7:47 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> I'm sure it will be just fine. I like a boozey fruitcake. I haven't
>> had that in a long time.
>>
>
> It worked out. The 2 tsp vanilla extract I forgot to add to the batter
> was added to the brandy. I doused it and let it sit for a while. While I
> was wrapping it up I cut off a sliver of cake and tried it. It was good.

Cool. It's a lot of work for it to come out less that perfect because
you forgot one thing.

> I was impressed, because fresh made light fruitcake is usually
> disappointing. It needs to sit for at least few weeks.

I love fruitcake but I never make it. I am, however, getting closer
to being able to try scones.

>>> At any rate, that is my first foray into Christmas baking. I need to get
>>> some more butter and work on shortbread, which also needs time to
>>> develop good taste and texture.
>>
>> You mean you bake them and store the shortbread? Or freeze the dough.
>> I'm guessing the first but it seems a long time to store cookies.
>
> I usually make the shortcake a few weeks before Christmas. Like
> fruitcake, it improves with age and freezing for a few weeks works great.

That's interesting, I'll have to give it a try.

nancy