Bahaviour Changes - Shortening (Rock Cakes)
- Created by: Hayley
- Created on: 15-05-13 09:50
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Rub fat into flour
- the fat is distibuted evenly - coats the flour particles forming a water-proof barrier
- inhabits the formation of gluten - toughens mixture
- air is incorporated
Possible faults
- under mixing causes uneven texture
- over rubbing is difficult due to the fat content - too low
Add sugar
Mix in eggs and milk - forms a dough/dropping consistancy
- ingredients are bound - some gluten strands are formed when liquid comes into contact with the flour
- baking powder starts to…
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