6 05, 2022

The Technology of Sourdough Starters

The quality, flavor and ultimate success of your fermented breads begins with sourdough starters, or preferments. Although making a starter is simple enough, there is a complex side to sourdough technology. Sourdough (also known as levain) leavens bakery products as a clean label leavening solution for wheat and rye bread, Panettone, Colomba, Pandoro, different brioches, [...]

30 11, 2021

Leavening Agent

Leavening Agent What is Leavening Agent? A leavening agent is an ingredient whose main function is the production, inclusion, and entrapment of gas (air or CO2) in a dough or batter. One obvious function of leavening agents is the expansion of dough or batter to produce a volume increase which improves product [...]

14 10, 2021

BAKED in Science EP58: Talking Donuts

Donuts are a classic bakery treat that seem to be a forever favorite. Ranging from simple to deliciously complex, they are a space for innovation and creativity. And while producing fried dough may seem simple enough, donuts do come with their fair share of unique challenges. So here to circle up the truth about [...]

26 07, 2021

Cultured Wheat: The Natural Preservative

Cultured wheat is a powerful ingredient for any baker's toolbox. Here is a strong preservative that is natural, allowing you to have a solid shelf life without chemicals like sorbates or benzoates. Here’s why you should bake with cultured wheat: Texture-building Anti-staling Fights bacteria, yeast and molds Natural! How does preserve products? Wheat flour is [...]

9 03, 2021

Panettone

Panettone What is Panettone? Panettone is a type of Italian yeast-leavened cake commonly consumed at Christmas time. It  has a characteristic sweet rich flavor and unique crust and crumb texture.1 Panettone can be found in two main varieties:1 Fruit confit Chocolate Origin The earliest written mention of panettone is [...]

21 10, 2020

English Muffins

English Muffins Also known as muffin splits or breakfast muffins What are English Muffins? English muffins are a round, light colored, flat yeast-leavened bread. They are commonly consumed at breakfast, often as a part of egg benedict. They are characterized by chewy texture with light air pockets and bland flavor.1 Raisins, cranberry, [...]

21 07, 2020

The Science Behind Cultured Wheat

Let's dive into the science of cultured wheat for a minute. Thanks to fermentation, an ordinary wheat takes on extraordinary powers, becoming a natural mold inhibitor and shelf life extender! So here are three ways science makes this form of wheat awesome: 1. Fermentation Cultured wheat is flour that’s been fermented with Propionibacterium freudenreichii, usually found in cheese and milk production. [...]

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