Nfsc Question ~ Gooey Batter?

Baking By Starkie Updated 30 Jun 2007 , 11:11pm by Ursula40

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Starkie Posted 30 Jun 2007 , 8:55pm
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I just mixed up a batch of NFSC. I've only used this recipe once before, and I sort of remember having the same issue. After incorporating the 6 cups of flour into the mixture (actually, I used 6 1/2), the batter is still pretty gooey and not doughy like I would think it should be. I don't want to add any more flour (that's what I did when I made it before), so I just covered it and put it in the fridge to chill. Is this how it's supposed to come out? Will it firm up in the fridge so I can roll it out? Should I add more flour? Please Help!!!

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JRAE33 Posted 30 Jun 2007 , 9:48pm
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I had this happen to me a few times...I always had much success with NFSC and all of a sudden the dough was very wet...strange since NFSC dough tends to be on the dryer side. Even after putting in fridge it was still wet. I found out, with help from my CC buddies icon_smile.gif , that it was the Blue Bonnet margarine I had changed to. Went back to Imperial and haven't had that problem since. So, if you did use BB that could be the problem. HTH. Jodie

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Starkie Posted 30 Jun 2007 , 10:00pm
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Thanks, Jodie, but I use Country Crock margarine with this batch. Maybe it's the high heat and humidity here? I don't know. It appears to be firming up in the fridge, but I just don't know if it will roll out properly...

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JRAE33 Posted 30 Jun 2007 , 10:28pm
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I have read that humidity can play a big part in your baking so it's a good possiblity that's your problem. I haven't tried NFSC in high heat/humidity yet but I will be within the next week. Also, I'm not sure about Country Crock...I just know BB does NOT work for cookies....something to do with the amount of water in the margarine. Perhaps someone else will be able to help more...Jodie

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Ursula40 Posted 30 Jun 2007 , 11:11pm
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Well where I live it's hot and humid. I use butter with th NFSC and never had any problems. I don't think margarine would work quite as well

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