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Expert: Elyse Grau - 12/28/2008


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I am doing all mybaking with spelt flour, which I can tolerate better than wheat flour.  My celebration/ fruit cakes tend to be rather dry.  Have I to cook them for shorter times or can I add an ingredient to the basic recipe to make them more moist. Query honey??? Glycerine???

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Maura:

I've baked breads and cookies with spelt, but I don't think I've tried cakes. You probably just need to use a little more liquid. Honey would also work, as it contains some water and also helps to attract moisture. I don't know how glycerin reacts in baking, I don't think I would use it.

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Elyse Grau

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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.

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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.

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