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First CarbQuik Attempt..

RT · 2004-07-25T14:16:05+00:00

Ok, so I tried the Carbquik this morning. I did the Simple Drop Biscuits recipe, which actually calls for 2cup mix and 1cup+1tbsp water for 15 biscuits. Being that the whole box is only 16oz, I didn't want to blow the whole thing in one run, plus who needs 15 biscuits ;-) So, using my friend MasterCook, I scaled it to 1 serving at 2tbsp mix and 1tbsp + 1 splash of water (1/16 of a tbsp ;-)). Mixed it in a bowl, threw it into the oven at 350 for 12 minutes and drank my coffee. The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a little butter on it, and dug in. I think it is pretty damn good! I haven't had Bisquick in a looong time, and a biscuit in 6 months, but still I think it would compare pretty favorably even to a non-LC follower. I don't have a blood sugar meter, so I don't really have a way of measuing my body response; I'll leave that to some of the more scientific on the board. I've been holding steady at 192 for about a week, so if I go up tomorrow or the next day that will be a good indication I guess. It looks like they use the Dreamfields type of "technology", at 10g - 8g "insoluble" fiber. I'm going to make the pizza recipe at lunchtime (or dinner) and see how it comes out, so of course you'll be hearing from me. Richard 247/192/175 ... I guess that puts me in OWL still...

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RT
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25 July 2004, 14:16 UTC #1

Ok, so I tried the Carbquik this morning.
I did the Simple Drop Biscuits recipe, which actually calls for 2cup mix
and 1cup+1tbsp water for 15 biscuits. Being that the whole box is only 16oz,
I didn't want to blow the whole thing in one run, plus who needs 15 biscuits
;-)
So, using my friend MasterCook, I scaled it to 1 serving at 2tbsp mix and
1tbsp + 1 splash of water (1/16 of a tbsp ;-)). Mixed it in a bowl, threw it
into the oven at 350 for 12 minutes and drank my coffee.
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
I think it is pretty damn good! I haven't had Bisquick in a looong time, and
a biscuit in 6 months, but still I think it would compare pretty favorably
even to a non-LC follower.
I don't have a blood sugar meter, so I don't really have a way of measuing
my body response; I'll leave that to some of the more scientific on the
board. I've been holding steady at 192 for about a week, so if I go up
tomorrow or the next day that will be a good indication I guess. It looks
like they use the Dreamfields type of "technology", at 10g - 8g "insoluble"
fiber.
I'm going to make the pizza recipe at lunchtime (or dinner) and see how it
comes out, so of course you'll be hearing from me.
Richard
247/192/175 ... I guess that puts me in OWL still...

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RobHolif
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25 July 2004, 15:37 UTC #2

I had a similar experience.I think the liquid has to be reduced more.The
taste was good though,as was the texture.
"RT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
Ok, so I tried the Carbquik this morning.
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
I think it is pretty damn good! I haven't had Bisquick in a looong time,

and
Quoted message said:
a biscuit in 6 months, but still I think it would compare pretty favorably
even to a non-LC follower.

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Damsel in dis Dress
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25 July 2004, 17:25 UTC #3

RT said:
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
Try adding a little baking powder.
Carol
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Fasting BG: 139
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

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Jennifer
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25 July 2004, 18:27 UTC #4

I thought it was like Bisquick and already contained the baking powder?
Jennifer
Damsel in dis Dress said:
RT said:
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
Try adding a little baking powder.
Carol

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Damsel in dis Dress
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25 July 2004, 18:38 UTC #5

On Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:27:07 -0700, Jennifer <[email hidden]>
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Damsel in dis Dress said:
RT said:
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
Try adding a little baking powder.
Carol
I thought it was like Bisquick and already contained the baking powder?
Jennifer
Maybe not enough. Couldn't hurt to try it. A lot of the low-carb
companies haven't got things right yet when they put their products on the
shelves. They're in too much of a hurry to cash in on low-carbers.
Carol
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Fasting BG: 139
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

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RT
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26 July 2004, 03:17 UTC #6

What else have you made w/ it?
"RobHolif" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
I had a similar experience.I think the liquid has to be reduced more.The
taste was good though,as was the texture.
"RT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
Ok, so I tried the Carbquik this morning.
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again

I
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped

a
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
little butter on it, and dug in.
I think it is pretty damn good! I haven't had Bisquick in a looong time,

and
Quoted message said:
a biscuit in 6 months, but still I think it would compare pretty

favorably
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
even to a non-LC follower.

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oren0
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26 July 2004, 16:17 UTC #7

From their website:
Note: The drop biscuit recipe on the Carbquik box has more
water than this one and the dough often comes out
too watery.
http://www.tovaindustries.com/Carbalose/Recipes/drop-biscuit.html
Use the above recipe for biscuits, it comes out much better.
"RobHolif" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<AsQMc.2007$zA4.413@lakeread04>...
Quoted message said:
I had a similar experience.I think the liquid has to be reduced more.The
taste was good though,as was the texture.
"RT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
Ok, so I tried the Carbquik this morning.
The biscuit didn't rise as much as I thought (maybe 2x), but then again I
don't think "drop" biscuits are supposed to. When it came out, I dropped a
little butter on it, and dug in.
I think it is pretty damn good! I haven't had Bisquick in a looong time,

and
Quoted message said:
a biscuit in 6 months, but still I think it would compare pretty favorably
even to a non-LC follower.

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