Bread Flashcards
Why do we knead bread?
To distribute the yeast and develop the gluten
Why might your bread not have risen at all?
The dough was too dry or the loaf proved for too short a time
Why might bread taste sour or yeasty?
The dough was risen for too long, the yeast was stale or too much yeast
How do you prep a loaf tin?
Line a loaf tin with spray oil and a sheet of baking parchment across the widest part of the loaf
tin.
What is yeast?
Living single celled organism
What does yeast in order to reproduce
Food, warmth and moisture
Why might bread have a cake like texture?
- The kneading was insufficient for gluten development
- Plain flour was used rather than strong
- Recipe contains a lot of fat
Why might bread not rise?
- The dough was too dry
- The loaf proved for too short a time
Why might bread be dense?
The dough was too dry
What shelf should bread be cooked on?
200 degrees and top shelf
How can you tell if bread is cooked?
light for its size, golden and hollow
base
