Re: the NT poppy seed cake

[Guest guest]

I have batter for the NT Poppy Seed Cake setting out right now. The recipe

says to soak the cooked cake in a whey/lemon juice/ 1/2 cup honey mixture

and let is set out for 1 to 2 days. Why is that? Isn't it fermented enough?

I am reluctant to do this because it sounds too sweet and honey is

expensive! Just wondering if i should do it anyway if it will make it more

digestible.

Elaine

[Guest guest]

That is a double fermented cake, I've made it before and it turned out good.

piimaman

[Guest guest]

Elaine,

I think this is a taste issue--letting the cake soak up the honey/lemon mixture

will make it yummy, not necessarily more nutritious (it is a dessert after all!)

----- Original Message -----

From: Elaine

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:34 PM

Subject: Re: the NT poppy seed cake

I have batter for the NT Poppy Seed Cake setting out right now. The recipe

says to soak the cooked cake in a whey/lemon juice/ 1/2 cup honey mixture

and let is set out for 1 to 2 days. Why is that? Isn't it fermented enough?

I am reluctant to do this because it sounds too sweet and honey is

expensive! Just wondering if i should do it anyway if it will make it more

digestible.

Elaine