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Here you can find blog posts with information and recipes related to bread. You can read useful things and fun facts about the ingredients and tools needed to make bread.
What images come to your mind when you think about a freshly baked loaf of bread? You’re on the right track if you’re imagining a fluffy slice with an even and aerated texture. Kneading is the key process that makes this delightful texture possible. Let’s begin by understanding gluten, which is like the scaffold of … Read more
I understand the disappointment in pulling a loaf from the oven only to find it’s as hard as a rock. It’s a common frustration I hear from home bakers. Creating the perfect loaf of bread is more than a recipe; it includes some science. Despite your best efforts, sometimes the bread doesn’t come out right. … Read more
In baking bread, what makes it taste and look good comes down to a few basic things. This article breaks down those key elements to help you understand how color and flavor happen in your daily bread. The taste and browning of bread crust are largely influenced by the selection of ingredients, the duration of … Read more
In baking, butter is a common ingredient that plays a crucial role in many recipes. Understanding whether butter is considered a dry or wet ingredient is essential for successful baking. In this blog post, we’ll break it down simply and explain its role in your favorite baked goods. Butter can be classified as a dry … Read more
While some ingredients are undoubtedly easy to classify, others can leave you questioning their category, such as eggs. In this blog post, we’ll answer whether eggs are considered wet or dry ingredients and explain their composition and function in baking. Eggs are typically classified as wet ingredients in baking due to their high water content … Read more
While both milk and water serve the purpose of adding moisture to baked goods, they add different characteristics to the mix that can significantly impact the final product. In this blog post, we’ll explain the specific features of both milk and water and their effects on the chemistry of baking. Both milk and water are … Read more
While both bread and croissants share most of their ingredients, they diverge in composition, preparation, and purpose. This article will explore the distinctions between bread dough and croissant dough, helping you understand their fundamental characteristics. Bread and croissants are both made using yeast-leavened dough, but there are significant differences in ingredient ratios, preparation and shaping … Read more
Two French baked goods have gained popularity worldwide: brioche and croissant. Both belong to the rich and buttery pastries known as Viennoiseries, but are they made from the same dough? In this blog post, we will explore the key differences between brioche and croissant dough, exploring why they are distinct despite sharing some similarities. The … Read more
Ever wondered if letting your dough rise longer leads to a better result? In this article, we’ll explore the science and techniques behind extended fermentation, and whether this extra time investment truly makes a difference in achieving a better bread. Allowing the dough to undergo longer fermentation has several significant effects on the bread’s characteristics, … Read more
Ever wondered why some baked goods come out perfectly while others end up as disappointments? Well, when it comes to baking, accuracy is essential. This article aims to explore the significance of precise measurement in baking and how it can help you in your kitchen work. Precise measurement is an absolute must in baking because … Read more