u/Accomplished-Eye8211

I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else....

Although I'm a 30-year TJ customer, I only tried the frozen chocolate croissants in the past month.

I opened the box one evening. Placed two on parchment, left overnight to rise in a safe, enclosed place. Woke to find them very puffy. Baked per instructions. I thought they were excellent. golden brown, crispy, decent amount of chocolate, etc.

Last night (perhaps two weeks later) followed the *exact* same process. I thought it looked a little less puffed this morning. Baked, same oven, 350°, same exact time.... opened the oven to a dark brown pastry, the chocolate oozed out and burnt on the baking sheet.

Have others had inconsistent results? They're not sealed in the box... is it possible that two weeks in the freezer after a plain cardboard box is opened affects outcome? Are there inconsistent manufacturing issues, perhaps not rolled the same. Same oven, same rack, consistent performer. Timed exactly the same.

Is there some science? Two yeasted pastries together rise better than one solo.. maybe raise the temperature?

Any ideas?

I've read the reviews and comments here.

My OXO 9 cup is 11 years old. It still works, but I think it's simply wearing out. Liquid has leaked between the walls of the carafe. The controls are finicky. The carafe lid was also filled with liquid - customer service replaced that at no charge. Even with regular descaling, the clear parts are cloudy, the rubber covered in white, etc.

I run a small household and generally drink one big mug per day. Brew 4 cups.

I drink French roast, prefer dark coffee. Don't use cream. Grind beans at brew time. I've read some comments here that the 8-cup machine is not ideal for stronger coffee. I also like the convenience of the 9-cup timer, although that's not a deal breaker. Accurate or not, I've bought into the notion that cone-shape filter systems are better than baskets - perhaps that's just marketing?

I'm not really interested in other methods or manufacturers. Plus, OXO offers a good discount for existing customers, and there's an additional OXO discount from my credit card carrier in April.

Thoughts on OXO 8-cup or 9-cup, one big mug daily, strong french roast.......