This website, http://www.cooksinfo.com/flour, supports the claim that you
need to add liquid when making a UK recipe with American flour, and
subtract liquid for the reverse.  Unfortunately they do not say exactly
how much to add/subtract.

There is also a helpful table showing how different flours are labeled
in the UK, Canada, and the US.

Amanda in Philly

On Wed, Nov 01, 2017 at 08:04:26PM +0000, Devon Thein wrote:
> I was wondering about whether it was the self rising flour that was the
> problem. I wonder why you need more water in the US. Perhaps a humidity
> issue?
> I do have the recipe in the very pretty book about Cattern Cakes and
> holidays, so no need to retype it.
> 
> What about beverages? I see that something called Hot Pot is served. Also,
> lacemakers beg for ale. Has anyone tried either of these?
> Devon
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