SC - Greetings, passing on a question

[CBlackwill@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/1/00 7:27:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mermayde at juno.com 
writes:

> But, if you soak the bread in some other liquid, 1) it will not be taking
>  in the flavor of the marinade itself, and 2) it won't have as much
>  thickening ability because it will have soaked in other liquids. 

This is certainly true to an extent, as the bread will have already 
gelatinized and swelled by this time, but it should still provide enough 
thickening power, provided you do not "drown" it in the pre-soak liquid.

Balthazar of Blackmoor

Mr. Wizard, what happens when you combine pasta and antipasta?