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expand and inner fibre soft. However, yeast fast breeding needs carbohydrate in sugar
and flour as nourishment.
1tsp. active dry yeast =3/4 tsp. instant yeast
1.5tsp. active dry yeast =1 tsp. instant yeast
2tsp. active dry yeast =1.5 tsp. instant yeast
Salt is necessary to improve bread flavor and crust color. But salt can also restrain yeast
from rising. Never use too much salt in a recipe. If you don't want to use salt, omit it.
And bread would be larger if without salt.
10. Egg
Eggs can improve bread texture, make the bread more nourish and larger in size. Add
special egg flavor to bread. When using it must be peeled and stirred evenly.
11. Grease, butter and vegetable oil
Grease can make bread be soft and delay storage life. Butter should be melted or
chopped to small pieces before using, so it can be stirred evenly when you take it out
from refrigerator.
12. Baking powder
Baking powder is mainly used for rising the Quick bread and cake as it does not need
rise time and produce gas which will form bubble or soften the texture of bread
utilizing chemical principle.
13. Soda
The same principle as above. It can also be used in combination with baking powder.
14. Water and other liquid
One of the important steps for making good bread is using proper amount of ingredients.
It is strongly suggest to use measuring cup or measuring spoon to obtain accurate
amount, as it can largely affect the baking process and result.
Yeast must be stored in refrigerator as it will be killed at high temperature. Before using,
check the date and storage life of your yeast. Store it back to the refrigerator as soon as
possible after each use. Usually the failure of bread rising is caused by the dead yeast.
The ways described below will check whether your yeast is fresh and active or not.
(
1
)
pour 1/2 cup warm water 113-122
℉
into a measuring cup
(
2
)
Put 1 tsp. white sugar into the cup and stir, then sprinkle 2tsp. yeast over the water.
(
3
)
Place the measuring cup in a warm place for about 10min. Do not stir the water.
(
4
)
The froth will be up to 1 cup. Otherwise the yeast is dead or inactive.
9. Salt
Water is essential ingredient for making bread. Generally speaking, water temperature
between 68
℉
and
77
℉
is the most proper. But the water temperature should be
within 113-122
℉
for achieving rising speed for making Quick bread.
The water may be
replaced with fresh milk or water mixed with 2% milk powder, which may enhance
bread flavor and improve crust color. Some recipes may call for juice for the purpose
of enhancing bread flavor, e.g.: apple juice, orange juice, lemon juice and so on.
Ingredients weight
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