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3 Typical Missteps When Baking Bread

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


If you're looking to bake bread, it's safe to assume that you have good taste. There's nothing quite like a fresh loaf that had just come out of the oven, especially when you know how to store it for long-term freshness. However, there are quite a few mistakes that can be made by even the most experienced of bakers. Keep in mind, though, that mistakes like these should not deter anyone's efforts when it comes to being the best chef imaginable.

Keep in mind that just because you make a few mistakes in baking, it does not mean that you are incapable. Everyone has to encounter a level of challenge, when it comes to preparing food, before they are able to see which strategies are best suited for particular jobs. This is no different when it comes to the art of bread baking. For those who are looking to improve their efforts, in this regard, here are 3 of the most common oversights to know.

The baking of bread hinges on various elements, one of the most essential being water. However, many chefs make the mistake of assuming that hot - not warm - water will be the most useful. When heated water is brought into the mix, though, it can have a negative influence on the yeast needed to make bread rise. As a result, you have to be mindful of how hot your water is. Make sure that it's lukewarm before you decide to implement it.

If you're going to make bread, you should also know how to knead the dough effectively. Keep in mind that elasticity is one of the most crucial components of dough, as this will help to give bread the right texture and taste. Without it, you can be certain that the loaf you create will not be a satisfying one. With that said, if you're going to make better loaves of bread, it's important to look into how much kneading should be dough. After all, it's better over-knead than under-knead.

You should also know that, believe it or not, bread can become too dense in order to be enjoyed. Think about the different densities which flour has, ranging from rye to all-purpose bleach flour that we probably know more about. Regardless, the more flour that you had, the greater your bread's density will be. It's all about finding the perfect medium, as you can very well imagine. With this in mind, hopefully your bread-baking efforts will be made stronger.




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