"pfoley" > wrote

> Scott wrote:
>> why do some meatloaf recipes call for milk?
>> what's the difference between using milk and water?

> My mother used to make a stuffed meat loaf and always used milk in the
> meat loaf. I saw Emeril Legasse make a meatloaf using milk also. I
> would assume that the milk while enriching the meatloaf, blending and
> softening the bread crumbs, keeping it moist also holds the meat
> together.

I've always used milk. Why not add flavor when adding moisture?
Same with meatballs. I wouldn't be interested in using water.

nancy