Experiment #1:  Brownies cooked to perfection.  

Technique:  Put together 1/2 of the mix as directed, with just a tad less water than called for.  (This particular mix was for non-fat brownies and only water was added.  Next time I go for a better quality mix).

Setup:  I poured the mix into a non-stick round pan (actually a light weight skillet) and placed the pan in the roasting bag and sealed with a twist tie.  This configuration was gently lowered into a pot of boiling water such that the pan floated upright in the middle of the boiling water.

Cooking: Directions called for oven cooking time of 30 minutes at 300 degrees.  I put the setup in a covered pot of boiling water for 30 minutes at medium heat.  Then I removed the setup from the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes to cool before opening.  

After cooking, I lifted the configuration out of the pot and removed the pan from the roasting bag.  (Since the roasting bag suffered no damage in this process, it could be re-used.)  I cut and brownies into squares and enjoyed with a glass of milk.  Ahhhhhh!

Experiment #2:  Cinnamon Raisin Bread (I'll let you know how it goes).

BTW:  For the record, I also have a Bakepacker and have used it for years.  I'm just always looking for other alternatives.  Looks like the roasting bags could save some weight and space in the food pack on the next trip.

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