Carbohydrates, Protein, B-Group Vitamins, and the minerals calcium and iron (Wholemeal Bread is a good source of dietary fibre)
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What is the function of strong white flour in bread?
- High gluten content (protein) which when mixed with water it forms and elastic, stretchy texture. The gluten sets when cooked at high temps and forms the framework and shape of the bread
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What is the function of Yeast in bread?
It is the raising agent. It produces carbon dioxide which makes the bread rise, this is called fermentation. Yeast needs: Food, moisture, warmth, and time in order to grow and ferment
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What is the function of Liquid in bread?
Binds the dry ingredients togetherand helps in the development of gluten and also aids the yeast
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What is the function of salt in bread?
Adds flavour, controls the action of yeast and strengthens the gluten
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What is the function of fat in bread?
Enhances colour and flavour and also increases the shelf life and helps to prevent the bread from going stale
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What is the function of sugar in bread?
Small amounts aid fermentation and can be added to sweet or rich yeast doughs
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What are the 5 main steps of making bread?
Mixing and kneading, Fermentation, Knocking Back , Shaping and Baking
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What is the function of strong white flour in bread?
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- High gluten content (protein) which when mixed with water it forms and elastic, stretchy texture. The gluten sets when cooked at high temps and forms the framework and shape of the bread
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