"Raj V" > wrote in message
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> DerSpence wrote:
> > I'm sensing a bit of arrogance in this group, its like people are using
> > this group as a means of establishing their own preference as some sort
> > of law of baked goods.
> SNIP
> Aw, it isn't that bad. If you want to see fanaticism try rec.food.
> sourdough. Some of those people might challenge you to a duel then fly to
> your house if you disagree with their methods. Never, ever, mention
> sourdough AND yeast together in the same sentence, paragraph, or topic.
>
> From the several bread books I've read, I don't get the sense making bread
> is an exact science. "Hold out a cup of flour in case" . . . . "Add more
> water if . . . "

I think it is a pretty exact science, but not in the context of the home
kitchen. You don't have the ability to evaluate all the parameters of the
ingredients. If you have any doubt, read some of Roy's posts!