It's funny how some people have a knack with baked goods and some don't. I've always had unbelieveable skill at baking in general. It's effortless to me, always has been. My father still talks of the time he bought lard and such to make biscuts and let me do most of the work (at 9?) and brings it up at every op. "oh man....you make the BEST biscuts kiddo" LOL. I can make a piecrust without any effort, the filling however has caused me more trouble. hahhaa.... I can make bread out of nothing, cakes, cookies, pies, biscuts, and I don't even own a mixer, rolling pin, etc! Wish I knew what the diff was, but I think you are right, there has to be some sort of skill you are born with that gives you a light hand in baked goods. I'm not even sure i could make a failure if I *tried* I'd gladly share the skill if I knew how I actually accomplished it! Kudos to you and your success. My biscuit attempt at the same age yielded hockey-puck results which my Dad has never let me forget. Think of your skill as a gift and continue sharing your success with your family and others! Irene at KAF

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