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Expertise
I can answer any questions about baking. The only thing I'm not too good at is baking pies, nor do I know much about high altitude baking.
Experience in the area
I have been baking for over 30 years. One of my hobbies is creating recipes, most of those for baked goods. I made my own wedding cake. Currently I prefer to bake healthier things. I use a lot of whole wheat and other whole grain flours, and prefer to use less sugar or sugar substitutes in my baking. I do a lot with fruit.
Education/Credentials
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Stephanie | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much!!!!! You rock!!!!! Stephanie ..... |
| Glady | 10/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| darlene | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| MICHELLE | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANK YOU VERY MUCH. |
| Alex | 10/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, Elyse, I'll try ..... |
Recent Answers from Elyse Grau
2009-11-01 Banana Bread:
Sherry: Well, it doesn't sound like you are doing anything wrong. You might just try baking it a little higher in the oven - just to see if it is a browning reaction from the more intense heat. I'm really
2009-10-31 No "crown":
Sandy: Make sure your oven is hot enough. Muffins need to bake at at least 400 degrees to get a good crown, some recipes go as high as 450. Quick breads can be lower since there is more batter to heat
2009-10-31 Banana Bread:
sherry: I'm not really sure, so you might want to send this question out again. But it sounds to me like something is sinking. What mixing method do you use? Do you use brown sugar or white? What temperature
2009-10-28 SOURDOUGH BREAD:
Donna: It sounds like you let it rise too long. Was that 10 hours total, or just in the pan? Why so long? By letting it rise too long, the gluten strands are stretched beyond their limits, and the heat
2009-10-14 Cheesecake and Springform pan size:
Glady: There's probably only about 1/2-3/4 c difference between the two. I would just make the full recipe and then bake the excess separately. You can make mini-cheesecakes in muffin tins, or just bake
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