On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:29:04 -0500, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>sf wrote:
>
>>> I don't quite get why people put water into things they're trying to
>>> "roast"??
>>
>> What's the problem? The roast should be on a rack, so the water won't
>> be touching it.
>>
>Yeah, but won't it set up a steam bath that keeps the roasting meat from
>crisping and browning? The word "roast" to me implies a dry heat. What
>is the purpose of the liquid?

Surprisingly, it's not a steam bath and it doesn't ruin a roast. You
knew that steam (in moderation) is the secret to crusty bread, didn't
cha?

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