Yeast Breads Flashcards
Fermentation
yeats cause’s sugar to form carbon dioxide and alcohol
punching down dough
firmly pushing a fist into dough release C02
Yeast
Tiny cells called fungi the organisms are not capable of making their own foods
kneading dough (steps)
push, fold, turn, repeat
oven spring
rapid rising of dough when it is put into a preheated oven
shaping dough
pinch the ends and seal the bottom of loaf
proofing yeast
Use ½ c water, 1 T sugar, 1 pkg yeast
Heat water to 100 degrees. Test with a thermometer
Whisk sugar into water to dissolve
Once sugar is evenly distributed add yeast
Stir yeast into warm water
After 5-10 mins water will form foam on surface of water. Can now combine yeast mixture with other dry ingredients