On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:57:50 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

> On 22 Dec 2004 07:46:58 -0800, "Marge" >
> wrote:
> > that sounds like a huge amount of sugar, my
> > recipe calls for 3/4 c.; 3/4 tsp baking soda
> > (1/2 tsp salt) and just 6 tbls butter.
>
> It's the same recipe I've been using for the last 15 years. Most of
> the time the loaves crack down the middle but since Clan Ranger's
> the only one eating them, ascetics don't matter that much. The one
> time the loaves "Look Mahrvehlous, Darlingk!" they implode like
> someone slammed a door. (BTW: No doors were taken off hinges or
> sonic booms recorded during the baking session.)
>
Sounds like one of two problems... did you open the oven
door while baking? Did you test prob them with a toothpick
for doneness?


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