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Why are emulsifiers (surfactants) added to bread dough?

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Why are emulsifiers (surfactants) added to bread dough?

May 16, 2021

What does alpha-amylase do in bread making?

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What does alpha-amylase do in bread making?

May 9, 2021

Why is Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) added to bread dough?

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Why is Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) added to bread dough?

April 25, 2021

What is salt-stressed baker’s yeast and why is it used in breadmaking?

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What is salt-stressed baker’s yeast and why is it used in breadmaking?

April 11, 2021

What is autolysis in breadmaking and is it worth the extra effort?

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What is autolysis in breadmaking and is it worth the extra effort?

April 4, 2021

What is emmer wheat and how to bake bread with it?

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What is emmer wheat and how to bake bread with it?

March 21, 2021

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