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MEASURING YOUR INGREDIENTS
INTRODUCTION TO BREAD INGREDIENTS
11.GREASE, BUTTER AND VEGETABLE OIL
Grease can soften bread and delay storage life. Butter should be melted or chopped to
small pieces before using.
12.BAKING POWDER
Baking powder is used as a propellant in Ultra fast breads and cakes. This propellant does
not require rising time before baking because chemical reaction only takes place when
liquid ingredients are added.
13.SODA
Similar to baking powder, soda can be also used in combination with baking powder.
14.WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS
Water is an essential ingredient for making bread. It is recommended to use water that is
between 20ºC and 25ºC. Alternatively, 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,
orange or lemon juice and so forth.
One of the important steps of good bread making is proper amount of ingredients. It is
strongly suggested to use a measuring cup or measuring spoon to obtain accurate
amounts, otherwise the bread will be affected.
1. WEIGHING LIQUID INGREDIENTS
Water, fresh milk or milk powder solution should be measured with measuring cups.
Observe the level of the measuring cup with your eyes horizontally. When you measure
cooking oil or other ingredients, clean the measuring cup thoroughly without any residues.
2. DRY MEASUREMENTS
Dry measuring must be done by gently spooning ingredients into the measuring cup and
then once filled, levelling off with a knife. Scooping or tapping a measuring cup with more
than is required. This extra amount could affect the balance of the recipe. When
measuring small amounts of dry ingredients, the measuring spoon must be used.
Measurements must be level, not heaped as this small difference could affect the recipe.
3. ADDING SEQUENCE
The sequence of adding ingredients should be abided. The recommended sequence is:
liquid ingredient, eggs, salt and milk powder etc.
When adding ingredients, ensure flour is not completely wet, as yeast can only be placed
on top of dry flour. Another important point to note is that yeast cannot come into contact
with salt. When using a long delay function, it is not advisable to add perishable
ingredients such as eggs, fruit ingredient.
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