essential baking ingredients
main ingredient of baked goods
- powdery product made from milled grains
flour
principal source of flour
wheat
wheat flour contains these proteins __ and __ when mixed with liquid forms gluten
gliadin
glutenin
a protein complex that accounts for __ to __% of total protein in bread wheat
75-85%
three kinds of wheat flour
bread flour
all-purpose flour
cake flour
white flour made from high-protein wheat
- more gluten strength and protein content that AP flour
- has 14-16% protein
bread flour
AP flour
used in light bakery products like cakes and cookies
- low gluten strength (7-8% protein)
cake flour
color
strength
tolerance
absorption capacity
the weak flour has soft and smooth texture while strong flour has coarser
granules
texture
the ability to hold it shape when press by hand because the granules stick together. Weak flour tends to retain lumpy
cohesiveness
the strong flour absorbs more moisture and is heavier and so the weak flour is lighter
weight
The most important function is to disperse proteins for gluten development. It binds ingredients together.
liquid
four (4) uses of liquid
kinds of liquid
fresh water
use distilled water with ___ level for quality bread dough.
5.5 pH
it gives richer flavor and aroma in any baked products
fruit juice
it contributes to the texture, flavor, crust, color and nutritive value of any baked products.
milk
categories of milk products