Subject: Re: [Homestead] wooden bowls for biscuits
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:35:13 -0500
On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 6:25 PM, EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:
> So what is the difference that buttermilk makes? It is just that the
> cultures provide a bit of extra leavening as well as a bit of sourness?
> Does it make sense that recipes that use self rising flour use sweet
> milk and those with AP flour use buttermilk?
Yes, the buttermilk is for leavening. A bit of less than tasty flavor comes
from baking powder. If you use AP flour, you can use baking soda and
buttermilk instead.
Cathy
Re: [Homestead] wooden bowls for biscuits
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