function of gluten in bread. Flashcards
1
Q
when is gluten produced?
A
water is added to the flour, enabling strong elastic dough to be formed.
2
Q
what does the elasticity help do?
A
trap carbon dioxide gas which is produced by the yeast to raise the dough.
3
Q
what does wheat flour contain and combined what do they make?
A
2 proteins, glutenin and gliadin.
combined formed gluten.
4
Q
what is the difference in gluten between strong wheat flour and plain flour?
A
higher level of gluten.
5
Q
what does gluten do to bread?
A
makes dough stretchy and elastic.
6
Q
what helps strengthen gluten?
A
salt and kneading.
7
Q
what does gluten form?
A
structure of a baked loaf of bread.
