Yeast Products *G11 Flashcards
Fermentation definition *2
Process where Yeast converts sugar* into Carbon dioxide and alcohol*
Creaming definition
Beating sugar and shortening together til light and fluffy
Kneading definition
Manipulating yeast dough to develop gluten
Glazing definition *2
Brushing the surface of a baked surface with milk/ egg* to give shiny finish/colour*
Scaling definition
Dough is formed in desired shape/fattening
Factors that influence the quality of yeast products *3
*quality of ingredients
*gluten content of flour
*time used to knead dough
Scoring definition
Cutting the surface of bread with a blade to better appearance
Docking definition
Pressing small holes into pizza dough base to prevent uneven bubbles
Gluten definition
Protein in wheat flour
That contributes to elasticity in bread mixes
How to test if dough is kneaded enough *3
*take a piece of dough
*flatten and stretch
*until tears stop approaching and is elastic
What happens to baked goods if it isn’t kneaded enough *3
*crumbly bread
*coarse texture
*dense loaf
What happens with raising agent during rising time *3
*yeast dissolves
*dough ferments
*gluten develops
How to test for doneness *3
*pleasant flavour
*detaches from pan
*sounds hollow when knocking on surface
Name the quality characteristics of baked goods *5x2
*colour - golden brown
*shape - rounded upper crust, no folds
*texture - light, spongy and elastic
*taste - no strong yeast taste
*weight - light
What is the nutritional value of yeast products *3
*lots of carbohydrates
*bits of protein
*small bits of vitamin B
Examples of carbs *3
Starch, sugar, fibre
Gluten helps product to….
Stretch and hold its shape
Gluten is formed out of what 2 proteins found in wheat flour
Gliadin
Glutenin
Types of yeast *3
*instant - doesn’t dissolve
*active dry - sponge in water
*cube - dissolves in lukewarm sugar water
Function of yeast *2
*raising agent through fermentation
*provides characteristic flavour
Flour types
*Cake- white, refined
*White bread- coarser than cake flour
*Brown bread- higher % of bran
*Whole wheat- all bran + wheat germ present
*Rye/buckwheat/oats/barley- contains little gluten
Function of Flour
Provides protein to develop gluten framework
What temperature should liquid be at when baking
40*C
Water too cold…
Slows yeast growth