Baked Products: Batters and Dough Flashcards
Quick Bread Characteristics
- leavened chemically by baking soda/baking powder
- leavening agent = air, steam, CO2
- preparation time: quick
- gluten development: encouraged
- formation of gases before and during baking
Yeast Bread characteristics
- leavened biologically by yeast
- leavening agents: air, steam, CO2
- Preparation time: 2-5 hours
- gluten development: encouraged
- formation of gases during baking
Pour batter liquid:flour ratio
1:1
- Ex. pancake
Drop batter liquid:flour ratio
1:2
- Ex. muffin
Soft dough liquid:flour ratio
1:3
- Ex. biscuit, yeast bread
stiff dough liquid:flour ratio
1:6-8
- Ex. piecrust
- flour-liquid mixtures that are beaten/stirred
- ingredients are incorporated in a considerable amount of liquid as continuous medium
batters
- much thicker than batter
- does not contain a lot of liquid and is kneaded, not beaten or stirred
- flour/gluten matrix is the continuous medium
dough
wheat protein
gliadin and glutenin
corn protein
zein
rye protein
secalin
barley protein
hordein
Flours with gluten-forming potential
wheat, rye, barley flours
an elastic cohesive mass made up of gliadin, glutenin, water, and a lipoprotein compound
wheat gluten
- the water-insoluble protein
- contributes toughness and rubberiness to gluten structure = elasticity
- form Beta-sheet/spiral configuration
glutenin
- the water-insoluble protein
- contributes stickiness and tackiness to gluten structure
gliadin
Characteristics of Gluten
- low water solubility
- has water-binding capacity
- viscoelasticity
Characteristics of viscoelasticity
- hydrogen bonding
- hydrophobic interactions
- sulfhydryl-disulfide interchange reactions, resulting in extensive polymerization of gluten proteins
Bonds formed by gliadins
intramolecular disulfide bonds contribute viscosity
Bonds formed by glutenins
intermolecular disulfide bonds contribute elasticity
Formation of gluten
- upon hydration and manipulation, two proteins aggregate and form disulfide bridges
- this produces a gluten protein matrix that is subsequently coagulated upon baking
- forms three-dimensional structure capable of stretching without breaking
Effect of too much kneading
gluten network may break with overextension
Flours with gluten-forming potential
hard wheat, rye, barley
Flours without gluten-forming potential
oat, corn, rice, soy
- due to inherent differences in protein composition
Gluten-Free Labeling Rule
A food labeled “gluten-free” does not contain any of the following:
- ingredient that is wheat, rye, barley, crossbred hybrid (prohibited grains)
- ingredient derived from prohibited that hasn’t been processed to remove gluten
- ingredient that is derived from a prohibited grain and that has been processed to remove gluten if use of ingredient results in presence of 20 PPM + of gluten in food
Function of flour in batters and doughs
- provides protein: gluten-forming, elasticity and structure
- provides starch: gelatinizes, more rigid crumb, source of fermentable sugar used by yeast to produce CO2 for leavening
Properties of hard wheat
- high gluten-forming potential
- absorbs more water
- Ex. Bread flour
- tougher
Properties of soft wheat
- less gluten-forming proteins
- absorbs less water
- Ex. cake flour
- softer
- Derived from endosperm of milled wheat
- most common flour used to prepare baked goods
wheat flour
- contains all three kernel parts: endosperm, germ, bran
- bran’s sharp edges cut through developing protein structure —–> lower volume baked product
whole wheat flour
- layered, outer coat of a kernel (14.5% of weight)
- outside pericarp layer: protects the seed
- inside layer: includes the seed coat
- contains insoluble dietary fiber, b vitamins, and trace minerals
Bran
- Part of the grain that provides energy for the seed
- contains carbohydrates, some protein, and some B vitamins
- lowest fat content
- highest protein content
- greatest percentage of kernel
- primarily starch
Endosperm
- Part of the grain that provides nourishment for the seed
- contains B vitamins, Vitamin E, minerals, and phytochemicals
- composes 2.5% of seed
- where sprouted begins
- highest lipid content, may lead to rancidity from lipoxidase or non-enzymatic oxidation
- composes 8% of protein and most of thiamin (B1)
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Definition of whole-grain foods
A) a food providing at least 8 g of whole grains/ 30g serving
B) consist of intact, ground, cracked, flaked or otherwise processed kernel after the removal of inedible parts (hull and husk). All anatomical components must be present in the same relative proportions as in the intact kernel
Characteristics of finely ground whole wheat flour
- less sharp edges that cut and can reduce volume
- due to presence of bran, percentage of protein is lower in whole wheat flour than in refined wheat flour
- contains germs that may cause rancidity over time
Factors that affect final product texture
- wheat flour and non-wheat flour
- Sift standardizes the amount of flour added to a formulation and assures consistency in product preparation
- same brand of flour is milled in different milling locations
Function of liquids in batters and doughs
- hydrate proteins required for gluten formation and gelatinization of starch
- solvent for dissolving ingredients
- produces steam that leavens and expands air cells during baking
Federal regulations of bread water level
Water level of finished commercially prepared bread loaf may not exceed 38%
Function of lactose from milk in batters and doughs
- produces softer crumb
- holds moisture in product
- contributes flavor and color from Maillard browning
Function of whey proteins from milk in batters and doughs
- results in diminished volume and poor quality
Function of leavening agents in batters and doughs
- to raise dough
- to make product light and porous
- ex. air, steam, CO2
Characteristics of air as a leavening agent
- involved in all baked products
- amount of air depends on: mixing, sifting, amount of air incorporated into raw product
- incorporation: creaming fat and sugar, beating eggs, sifting, folding airy egg into mixture
- after introduction into food, air cells expand with heat, a different leavening agent diffuses into space and enlargens
Characteristics of steam as a leavening agent
- produced from liquid ingredients (milk, juice, water, eggs)
- partially leavens ALMOST EVERYTHING
- HIGH LIQUID-TO-FLOUR RATIO and HIGH OVEN TEMPERATURE are needed for WATER VAPORIZATION and dough expansion in products mainly leavened by steam
- characteristics: high volume, hollow interior
- expand cell size
- make batters and dough light and porous
- holes in the crumb may be large or small
- holes may be intact or exploded
Characteristics of CO2 as a leavening agent
- major leavening agent in batters and doughs
- amount required in a formulation is proportional to the amount of flour
- more flour = more ingredient for CO2 production = more CO2 produced
- timing: if batter/dough is left unbaked for extended time period = bad // if gluten structure is not sufficiently developed to allow extension with the CO2
- two production routes = chemical and biological
- agents fill existing air cells and gluten structures that expand with the CO2 they produce
Function of Egg yolk in batters and doughs
emulsifier that distributes fat in the batter
Function of egg white in batters and doughs
contributes to aeration and leavening when beaten due to presence of air cells that are filled with CO2 / expanded by steam
Function of egg proteins in batters and doughs
coagulate by heat, beating, or a change in pH —-> contributes to structure
Function of whole egg in batters and doughs
contributes to flavor, color, and nutritional value
Function of fat in batters and dough
- coats flour proteins, physically interferes with gluten development —> tenderization
- contribute flakiness
- minimize length of developing gluten protein platelets (shortens)
- help prevent staling process of baked products
Function of oils in batters and doughs
- coats flour proteins, physically interferes with gluten development —> tenderization
- contribute tenderness
- minimize length of developing gluten protein platelets (shortens)
- help prevent staling process of baked products
Function of plastic fats in batters and doughs
- may be spread/molded to shape
- do not pour
Function of polyunsaturated oils in batters and doughs
- yield a more tender, mealy, crumbly product than saturated fats
- b/c oil covers larger surface area of flour, helps control/limit water absorption
Function of salt in batters and doughs
- dehydrates yeast cells
- controls growth of yeast with CO2 production
- osmotic effect
Effect of absence of salt on batters and doughs
- allows rapid yeast development and rapid rising
- produces collapsible, porous structure, overstretched broken gluten strands