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A puzzle - why is treacle tart so

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 17 Dec 2010 20:06

called when it is made from syrup?

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 17 Dec 2010 21:35

WHO CARES,,,,IT TASTES,,,,,,,,SLURP
LUVERLY

Researching:
FINCH+LOCK+WEAVER+HALES+BROOKINGS+MANSFIELD+HOOK+TITCHENER and STEVEN & ISRAEL WEAVER c1735

Nannylicious

Nannylicious Report 17 Dec 2010 22:55

Treacle is a completely separate thing altogether. It is thicker and darker than syrup (which is more of a golden colour). Older recipes would normally use treacle for a tart and syrup for a sponge. It is still possible to buy treacle in a tin (Tate & Lyle) and I have some in my cupboard although as I haven't used it for some time, it is probably better as wood glue!!

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 18 Dec 2010 09:38

In a rich fruit cake I always add a desertspn or two - depending on size of cake. Always have it and syrup in larder.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 18 Dec 2010 11:01

Or Milky ways from the milky way? Or Galaxy from the stars?

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Merlin

Merlin Report 18 Dec 2010 14:29

Probably in case somebody decides to use it as a" Syrup".**M**.:o)>.

Researching:
Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island,GG.+CC.+DIZZY & Mersey.

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 18 Dec 2010 15:40

Is this the Topic for the day? ;o

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In my own little world where everybody knows me... ..... best thing about happy memories is making them....

Jean (Monmouth)

Jean (Monmouth) Report 18 Dec 2010 19:21

What about being asked why I cant eat either treacle, molasses or syrup when I am diabetic. 'it's not sugar, is it?'