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hwnhulahands
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Joined: Oct 25, 2007
Posts: 236
Location: Houston
Birthday: Apr 07
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:13 am |
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do you use? Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Store Brand, or make from scratch? If you make from scratch, what recipe do you use? |
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PinkZiab
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Joined: Feb 14, 2007
Posts: 886
Location: North Jersey
Birthday: Oct 29
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:36 am |
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I'm a scratch baker, but I don't have one recipe,but rather a huge collection of recipes that I refer to. Some I learned in culinary school, some are old family favorites, others I developed on my own. I don't see anything wrong with mix baking if that's what you like, it's just not my preference. |
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snowshoe1
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
Posts: 1136
Location: New Jersey
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:49 am |
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I use whatever is on sale - never noticed a difference, but I know there are die-hard fans of some brands. Unfortunately, I don't have any family recipes handed down through the ages! So, I just try various scratch recipes that are rated highly on different sites. |
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Shelly4481
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Joined: Jul 26, 2007
Posts: 270
Location: Texas
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:11 pm |
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I am a Pilsbury fan, I usually add a scoop of sour cream or flavor (cream bouquet or princess emulsion) and sometimes nothing. I haven't had the best luck from scratch so I prefer this. |
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pottedmeatchunks
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Joined: Dec 05, 2006
Posts: 542
Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
Birthday: Jan 17
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:38 pm |
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i buy whatever is cheapest between duncan hines, betty crocker, or store brand IF it does not have pudding already in the mix. i never buy pillsbury for this reason. |
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kakeladi
Forum SuperStar!
Joined: May 26, 2004
Posts: 3224
Location: traveling the U.S. in my R.V.
Birthday: Nov 08
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:54 pm |
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Betty Crocker for almost 30 years and my customers all love it! |
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SugarFrosted
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Joined: Apr 10, 2006
Posts: 1282
Location: LR,AR
Birthday: Jun 27
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:59 pm |
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Betty Crocker for me too, 20 years. |
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twinsmake5
Regular Member
Joined: May 23, 2007
Posts: 131
Location: Texas
Birthday: Mar 08
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:57 pm |
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Duncan Hines for the last 32 years! |
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Granpam
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Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 608
Location: Upstate, South Carolina
Birthday: May 03
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:29 pm |
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Duncan Hines and everyone raves. I Tried BC with no luck. |
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sweetness_221
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Joined: Oct 16, 2006
Posts: 623
Location: Lawrence, KS
Birthday: Jun 28
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:08 pm |
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Love Pilsbury. That's basically all I use unless I need a spice cake mix. Then it's duncan hines. I've never had any problems with it and it's cheaper than the other kinds. |
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jab
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2006
Posts: 64
Location: Indiana
Birthday: Aug 04
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:53 pm |
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I use BC and have great luck with them. I do add about a tablespoon more or oil though to each mix. I too am a newbie to this and I absolutely LOVE it. Try all of them and you can make your own decision that works best for you in your area. GOOD LUCK. |
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jab
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2006
Posts: 64
Location: Indiana
Birthday: Aug 04
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:54 pm |
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I use BC and have great luck with them. I do add about a tablespoon more or oil though to each mix. I too am a newbie to this and I absolutely LOVE it. Try all of them and you can make your own decision that works best for you in your area. GOOD LUCK. |
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jab
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Joined: Dec 30, 2006
Posts: 64
Location: Indiana
Birthday: Aug 04
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:04 pm |
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I use BC and have great luck with them. I do add about a tablespoon more or oil though to each mix. I too am a newbie to this and I absolutely LOVE it. Try all of them and you can make your own decision that works best for you in your area. GOOD LUCK. |
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panchanewjersey
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Joined: May 26, 2008
Posts: 196
Location: Turlock, Ca
Birthday: Aug 25
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:25 pm |
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Hi just came across your question. I use the Smart & Final brand cake mix. They come in large 6 lb bags choc/white/yellow cake mix which are very good and moist. They are also dense and not to light like box mixes. Actually I love box mixes for personal cakes I just want to eat at home not for customers. The bags are not tooo expensive either, around $6.89 and each bag gives you full sheet cake. So not too bad. Try it and see if it works for you. |
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Deniro
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Joined: Sep 03, 2008
Posts: 64
Location: California
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:34 pm |
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I didn't know smart and final had their own cake brand. Can people tell its a store bought cake mix? |
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