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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 12:05:18 GMT 1
I've branched out into baking and while my scones are fine I can't seem to get cakes or sponges to rise well.
Anyone used a French supermarket self raising flour which gives decent results?....The last cupcakes I made weren't too bad but I'd put a full teaspoon of baking powder in the mixture....and they still didn't rise a whole lot....
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Post by 4STIX on Apr 6, 2013 12:08:18 GMT 1
Jamdan here..............
You need the flour that says " gateaux" on the front for cakes S/pete..........................
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Post by Ali on Apr 6, 2013 12:32:08 GMT 1
As Jamdan says  Usually a packet made by Francine, coloured a mix of orange (packet not flour  ) Sometimes using too much baking powder can have the opposite effect to a larger 'rise' Also, as soon as liquid hits the baking powder it starts to work so don't hang about getting your bits into the oven (Jamdans cakes are to die for ) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 15:38:58 GMT 1
Thanks both of you. I've used Francine on the buns and cake I have baking right now. I see what you mean about the baking powder and will keep an eye on how much I use in the future.
I'm usually quite quick about getting my bits in the oven, but just lately I think age is catching up with me and I have to take things a bit slower...
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Post by **JamDan** on Apr 6, 2013 16:02:27 GMT 1
Careful you don`t singe them bits  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 17:25:17 GMT 1
I use nettos own no 45 Gateux or self raising Farine gateux avec Poudre Levante.Always works well
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Post by honete on Apr 6, 2013 17:37:06 GMT 1
I don't make cakes - but I like people that do!!!
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Post by **JamDan** on Apr 6, 2013 17:55:38 GMT 1
I`ll make you a cake honete. I made coffee & walnut today as had pals round this afternoon......................they ate the flippin lot |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 20:40:55 GMT 1
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Post by leo on Apr 6, 2013 21:40:09 GMT 1
I've branched out into baking and while my scones are fine I can't seem to get cakes or sponges to rise well. Anyone used a French supermarket self raising flour which gives decent results?....The last cupcakes I made weren't too bad but I'd put a full teaspoon of baking powder in the mixture....and they still didn't rise a whole lot.... A little Viagra might do the trick! |
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Usually a packet made by Francine, coloured a mix of orange (packet not flour 
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