There are many small knowledge points in the introduction of baking technology

Each point may become a "stumbling block" for newcomers

Today, we will list the baking knowledge that beginners are confused about

Technical novices should carefully study it

In the past period of time, Western pastry baking has become an increasingly popular lifestyle. Not only on major social platforms, we often see various exquisite Western pastry baking works, but also more and more baking enthusiasts have appeared around us. But what necessary knowledge do you need to master if you want to bake Western pastries well? Today, I will share with you some practical baking tips, so that you can easily become a baking expert!

1. How many steps are there in the baking process?

Whether it is bread, cake or biscuits, the baking process follows this process:

① Formation and expansion of gas (yeast and soda release carbon dioxide and water vapor)

② Condensation of gas in bubbles (bubbles in gluten, gas in protein paste)

③ Gelatinization of starch (starch absorbs water and starts to gelatinize when heated to about 60 degrees, giving the product a shape)

④ Coagulation of protein (protein begins to coagulate at 74℃)

⑤ Evaporation of some water (so baked bread will be very light and undercooked bread will be heavier)

⑥ Melting of fat (different fats will melt at different temperatures and release gas)

⑦ Formation and coloring of crust (The moisture on the surface of the product evaporates and dries to form a crust. Milk, sucrose and eggs will increase the coloring.)

2. Are bread flour and high-gluten flour the same?

Bread flour contains about 12% protein, while high-gluten flour should be above 14%.

3. Common baking tools

If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. To start baking, you first need to prepare some common tools. The following are essential tools for making Western pastry baking:

1. Oven: The oven is the core tool for baking. It is recommended to choose an oven with a capacity of more than 25L, which can ensure that the baked food tastes better and is heated more evenly.

2. Mixing bowl: used to mix batter, butter and other ingredients

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3. Electronic scale: can accurately weigh the weight of ingredients and improve baking efficiency.

4. Measuring cups and measuring spoons: used to accurately measure liquid and solid ingredients.

5. Baking molds: such as round molds, square molds, etc., can be selected according to different needs.

6. Anti-stick baking paper: used to pad on the baking tray for easy demoulding.

7. Mixer: used to whip butter, cream, etc.

IV. Common baking materials

There are many commonly used materials in Western pastry baking. Here are some essential materials:

1. Low-gluten flour: also known as cake flour, it is the main flour for making Western pastries, with a delicate taste and soft texture.

2. Butter: animal fat commonly used in baking, with a strong milky flavor.

3. Sugar: can increase the sweetness of food, and also play a certain moisturizing role.

4. Eggs: as one of the main ingredients, it can increase the taste and nutritional value of food.

5. Baking powder: a leavening agent that can make baked food softer.

6. Baking soda: an alkaline leavening agent, often used in baking to make biscuits, etc.

7. Cocoa powder: a natural pigment and seasoning, often used to make chocolate-flavored baked goods.

8. Cream cheese: a nutritious cheese product, often used to make cheesecakes, etc.

V. Baking skills

In the process of making Western pastries, some tips can take your baking skills to the next level. Here are some practical baking skills:

1. Accurately weigh the ingredients: When making Western pastries, try to weigh the weight of various ingredients as accurately as possible to ensure the best taste and quality of the baked food.

2. Properly stir the batter: During the production process, flour, butter, sugar and other ingredients need to be stirred into a batter. Pay attention to the speed and time when stirring to avoid excessive stirring of the batter and making it dry.

3. Pay attention to the oven temperature and time: The oven is one of the key equipment for baking, and you must choose a good quality oven. When baking food, make sure that the oven temperature and time are properly controlled to avoid burning or undercooking the food.

4. Storage method: The prepared Western pastries should be stored in time to avoid moisture or deterioration. Generally speaking, unbaked batter should be stored in the refrigerator, while baked pastries should be stored in a dry, cool place.

Six. Common pastry baking recipes

After mastering the basic baking skills, you can start trying to make all kinds of delicious pastries. Here are some common pastry baking recipes:

1. Cake roll: This dessert is a very suitable pastry for home-made. It consists of cake slices and cream sauce, and tastes very soft and delicious. Cake slices can be baked with baking paper, which is very convenient to make.

2. Biscuits: This snack is a favorite of many people. You can easily make biscuits of various shapes and flavors in the oven. During the production process, you can add some of your favorite ingredients such as chocolate chips, nut chips, etc. to increase the taste and flavor.

Seven. Why are there large bubbles under the skin after the bread is baked?

The temperature is too high during the proofing, which causes the surface to gelatinize, so bubbles are easily formed under the skin after baking.

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