"Pandora" > wrote in message
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> "sf" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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>> On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 09:36:24 GMT, Ophelia wrote:
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>>> "Pandora" > wrote in message
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>>> > Ehy Ophelia! I'm doing yorkies this morning. I've prepared the
>>> batter
>>> > that I've put in the fridge.
>>> > I will use the stamp for muffins. But I want to know how much
>>> batter I
>>> > must put inside. Considering that batter grow, shall I fill up
>>> the
>>> > stamps only for an a half?
>>> > Thank you very much for clarifications
>>> > Pandora
>>>
>>> I usually fill up to 3/4 full. Remember also that they will cook
>>> much
>>> faster than the big ones
>>>
>> They turned out ok? I've only filled the cups 1/2 full and they
>> raised way above the tops. I still prefer doing it in my cast iron
>> pan (preheated of course). Oh, Pandora... don't forget to preheat
>> those tins too and put the rack on the lowest position. Think
>> souffle... which needs lots of heat from the bottom.
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> Ohhhhh! Sf! Thank you! Now I understand why they were burnt on the top
> an raw on the internal base.
> 1) I haven't preheated the tins;
> 2) I haven't put the rack on the lower position (I put in the middle)
> 3) I filled the cups over 3/4 (rather full).
> But, tell me, Sf. Did you try to make them too, today?

I think perhaps your oven was too hot also. I did warn you about
different ovens. I am sure I mentioned to heat the tins ! I hope this
won't put you off trying again!