#BakingScience

[notehowto]

How Many Cups in a Liter? A Comprehensive Guide to Volumetric Conversions

[luckystorein22]

Can you heat-treat self-raising flour?

Self-raising flour is a type of flour that already contains a leavening agent, usually baking powder, which helps baked goods rise. Heat-treating self-raising flour is not recommended because it can potentially affect the effectiveness of the leavening agent.

When self-raising flour is heat-treated, the baking powder in it may lose its potency. Heat can cause the chemical reactions within the baking powder to occur prematurely, leading to a diminished leavening effect in your baked goods.

If you require heat-treated flour for a specific recipe or purpose, it's generally better to start with all-purpose flour and then add the necessary leavening agents, such as baking powder or baking soda, according to the recipe's instructions. This allows you to have better control over the leavening process and ensures that your baked goods rise properly.

In summary, it is not recommended to heat-treat self-raising flour as it may reduce its effectiveness as a leavening agent. It's best to use self-raising flour as it is or use all-purpose flour with added leavening agents for recipes that require heat-treated flour.

[lovelypol]

"Boosting Bread Quality with Alpha-Amylase"

Alpha-amylase is a vital enzyme in the baking industry, playing a crucial role in breaking down starches into simpler sugars, which yeast can then ferment more efficiently.

This enzymatic action not only enhances the dough's fermentation process but also improves the texture, volume, and shelf life of baked goods. By converting starch into maltose and dextrins, alpha-amylase contributes to a more consistent crumb structure and better crust coloration. This results in baked products that are softer, have a better rise, and maintain freshness longer. In addition, alpha-amylase helps in reducing dough handling times and enhancing the overall quality of the final product. Its application is particularly significant in high-fiber and whole-grain breads, where the natural enzyme content may be lower. By optimizing the breakdown of complex carbohydrates, alpha-amylase ensures that bakers can produce high-quality, delicious bread and pastries consistently.

#AlphaAmylase #BakingEnzyme #BreadMaking #DoughFermentation #BakingScience #BreadTexture #BakingQuality #WholeGrainBread #BakedGoods #EnzymeTechnology #BakingInnovation #CrumbStructure #ShelfLife #BetterBaking #EnzymeBenefits

[bangalorebakers]

Hand mixer and a stand mixer can both whip cream or butter, but they're not interchangeable appliances. If you're wondering which one to purchase, think about your needs and habits before you make the leap.... #bakingtips #foodscience #bakingscience #bakingtutorial #bakeathome #quarantinecooking #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #comfortfood #foodfluffer #thebakefeed #bakinglove #bestbakerybangalore #bangalorebakers #cakesinkengeri #cakeshop https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hMs1LgABn/?igshid=1a9gnqmzyptet

[crvgsfoodsci-blog]

I’ve been doing some experimenting in the kitchen to see just how well pre-packaged mixes hold up to abuse. Check it out!

[motherbee-blog1]

Cook Magazine’s February issue is now available! Grab your copy. My article Red Velvet cake is at page 20 to 24. #cookmagazineph #ilovecookmagazineph #influencer #baking #bakingscience #foodwriter #foodwriterslife #nzfoodwriters #nzfoodwritersguild #kiwifoodwriter #nzfoodwriter (at MotherBee)

[crazy-battered-dessserts]

The Alphonso. 🥭🥭 A vanilla sponge with a mango ganache filling between the layers and finally finished off with a rich white chocolate ganache on the outside. #cbdconfections #vanillacake #mangocake #mangoganache #whitechocolate #whiteandyellow #white #yellow #orange #decoratedcake #ganachedcake #mangoseason #mango #picoftheday #instagram #instabaker #bakersgonnabake #bakersofchennai #bakersofindia #homebaker #cakesofinstagram #cakestagram #birthdaycake #passion #thealphonsos #mangocakes #selftaughtbaker #passionforbaking #bakingscience https://www.instagram.com/p/CNKdoxgAGXK/?igshid=lh8kzd5qwt3t

[cedarlili]

Made a 'kilo' cake yesterday in the #thinkgeek dragon cake pan. Pound cake is so unscientific! Metric measurements all the way in the lab! Recipe is on my blog, link in bio. #poundcake #dragoncake #bakingscience