On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:08:42 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:33:20 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >I don't. And I especially don't for this entry into competition because
>> >it would put a hole in the bread -- wherever I stuck it. I think the
>> >temp of done is 180 deg. Some serious baker will no doubt correct or
>> >validate me on that.
>>
>> I'm not a serious baker but I read 195. For basic white bread it
>> works perfect every time. I make a few leaves and only have to use
>> one for the test. The thump test works fine too for leaves not in a
>> tin.
>>
>> Lou
>
>I'll believe 195. What I baked this afternoon registered 220+ when I
>stuck a thermometer in it. Looks okay (I've cut it). You're saying
>"leaves" up there. ? Loaves? If not loaves, what are leaves (besides
>tree foliage)

Ops! Who knows what I did there. Spell check is not my best friend.
Sorry.