poachedegg Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I always use the same recipe - weigh the eggs and match the rest and usually get a lovely light sponge.....until yesterday! Yesterday and today my results have been quite heavy, not very tasty and a tacky to touch - I haven't done anything different to my knowledge, so does anybody has any suggestions? The only thing I can think off is possibly the flour? But I empty it into a lock and lock so can't remember when the last time it was refilled. My sponge is my signature dish and am concerend I've lost my touch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Were the eggs and butter at room temperature? Did you cream the butter and sugar as much as usual or were you rushed? The only time I don't make a decent sponge is if I use duck eggs - everyone else thinks they're brilliant for cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Well I have made a batch this morning - but threw the flour away - I couldn't be sure that I hadn't got the lock n lock lids mixed up between the bread flour and SR flour So I started with fresh flour ( and have marked the bottom of the containers too!) and they have come out fine.......what a relief! Normal service resumed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ah! - bread flour would not make good sponge cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 It could be that you put the oven on the wrong temperature by mistake. Just a blip, glad you have your mojo back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Just a blip, glad you have your mojo back Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
