Bread Making: From Dough to Slice Bread
What is bread? It is one of the oldest and most versatile food. It is merely made of a paste of flour or meal and water, cooked over or enclosed by heat. More complex breads are leavened in several ways which may contain salt and other ingredients, specifically fat and sugar. For many decades it has been a staple of any meal, and forms a permanent feature at every tables worldwide.
Making a perfect loaf of bread is a process that takes some time, from the few hours to make a quick yeasted bread up to 48 hours or more when working on slow fermented sourdough. It is usually a good idea to plan ahead slightly a bit, and in order to plan well, knowing some tips involved in the making this bread you are about to start, helps a lot.
What are the processes for making bread in a factory?
The main ingredients are flour, yeast, water, and other minor ingredients, mixed into a dough in a giant Stand mixer. The dough is then divided into loaves and undergo an initial rising process, which allows the dough to rise at a stable rate. It is then baked and sets inside a Bread Oven, until it is cooked right through the center or until the perfect color is achieved. Once cooled for about two hours, it is sliced and wrapped up, and then ready to go to the stores.
Does Stand Mixer saves you money?
A Kitchen Equipment like this would easily pay for itself in a year or two, giving you pretty delicious bread at the same time. Without the strength or patience involved in kneading, stirring, or whisking, baking bread becomes incredibly effortless. With the appropriate attachments, a Stand mixer can replace almost any item in the kitchen, from a cheese grater to a pasta cutter. Investing in this equipment will save you money and trips to the store to buy several kitchen equipment by taking care of nearly every possible need. Fortunately, you won’t spend as much time cleaning up after use.
How long does a bread last?
The shelf life of a bread depends on the recipe, the preparation and how it was stored. When properly stored, the shelf life of bread will be at least three days from the day it was made, with some long life products lasting up to 12 days.
For long-term storage, the freezer is the ideal place to store bread, it will keep for up to 3 months. The bread can be thawed at room temperature for a few hours to bring it back to its freshness.
How can I store my bread to get the most out of it?
Storing bread in a Commercial Refrigerator actually makes it go stale more quickly. However, storing it in the Freezer is a better solution. It keeps the bread from staling as freezer temperatures prevents starch retrogradation, holding the bread in a stable form. To get the most out of your bread, wrap it up and freeze it as soon as possible after cooling.
Tips for loaves near the end of their shelf life.
If the bread is starting to dry out, then it is perfect for toasting. You may also freeze it and grate the slices to make a breadcrumb mix for fish cakes or mix with herbs and cheese to use for toppings on Cumberland pies.
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