Making Whoopie Pies is all the rage in the blogosphere. And since Whoopie Pies originated in Maine, the birthplace of the Boy's dad, I wanted to try to make some when the parents came for a visit. When they came around Easter I tried, but with disasterous results. I blamed it on not having a good mixer, on refusing to use shortening, on my general imprecision in baking.
Well, now that we're visiting them this weekend, I thought I would renew my efforts-- with this recipe. All I can say is that it wasn't the mixer, and I used shortening. I really have no idea. They look so perfect here.
Last time they spread into one blob-- so I spaced them even further apart. Still a blob (see below). So I made the tiniest drops of batter. They came out nicely rounded, but completely flattened and a little bitter-burnt tasting. Which caused quite a consternation because the batter tastes great. I am still consternated.
All advice from skilled bakers is welcome. I may try again tonight before we leave-- I have a suspicion that maybe I put too much baking soda in because it kind of tasted like that.
You may have won the first two battles, WPs, but the war has only just begun. Best out of 5? Better make it best out of 7, because I haven't even tried to make the filling yet.
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