Well as Brian told you, I’m the baker in the family.  I’m still unsure if it is because I’m a really great baker or if it’s because Brian breaks out in a rash if exact measurements are necessary.  Which brings me to my first question… what kind of baker are you?  Are you a measure and weigh, are you a measure and level off, or are you an eyeball measurer? This really makes a huge difference when you are baking.  Now the only method I really, really suggest to avoid is the eyeballing method.  This is probably the biggest reason why there is a difference between chefs and bakers.  Baking can’t be eyeballed, and if you manage to have something turn out successfully using this method, I suggest you head to Vegas because you’ve got luck on your side.  Personally, I’m a scoop and level kinda gal.  Sure it’s not quite as exact as using a scale, but hey, I like to live on the edge.  So your choices are level or measure.  Choose the one you like and stick with it.  Click the link for more on muffins and yummy recipes to try…
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