"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:45:56 -0400, The Cook >
> wrote:
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>> On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:31:46 +0800, "Bloke Down The Pub"
>> > wrote:
>>
> <snip>
>> >
>> >These were edible but not the great taste I was expecting. What I would
>> >like is a recipe that someone has made themselves, including the "Oh and
>> >add
>> >this or remove that" because I am sure I am missing something.
>> >
>> >Mike
>> >
>>
>> I think you missed the baking powder. Check this one out.
>> http://userealbutter.com/2010/02/21/friands-recipe/
>
> I've never heard of them before this thread, but they look easy
> enough... especially when compared to making a French macaron.
>
> That's also a very interesting looking cupcake pan, I've never seen
> square before. I think I'll order one. This would be a good time to
> order a small (7-8 inches) ring mold too.
>

Like you, these were new to me. I also thought "How hard could that be"
Like a lot of people I found out. Currently consoling myself by eating my
mistakes and, like a typical male, trying to convince myself that mine were
right and the sample was wrong but so wrong they were exactly right.

Mike