Posted by Gerard on February 07, 1998 at 18:27:09:
In Reply to: Chemical Leavenings posted by Karen Upright on February 07, 1998 at 08:44:45:
>>my customers love them>>
famous last words!
I discontinued muffins in spite of winning write ups in Boston newspapers, boston magazine and Boston access
tourist guide. I decided they were crap and critics don't know crap.
They were also hard work,even though I only made the batter once a week, 7 X 1 1/2 gals in plastic buckets..one each day.
( I told you they were crap).
We used uns marg, water with powdered milk , pasteurized egg, sugar flour and BP.
I think the milk is the acid.
I guarantee you couldn't make a crappier product, 2 years later I still hear " but they were so good".
Muffins are actually expensive , food cost wise, compared to the average baked product.
Giving them away has to hurt. ... you costed them lately?
I replaced muffins with scones, much quicker to make, no molds to prepare...cheaper ingredients wise too.
Gerard