Tips For Baking Gluten-free Bread Posted: 04-27-07 21:00pm
TIPS FOR BAKING BREADS
It is important to note that breads seldom
turn out exactly the same every time you
make them. Many factors come into play,
such as humidity, altitude, temperature,
freshness of ingredients, water
conditions, the position of the planets
(Just kidding, but …..maybe??) For
these reasons, bread baking is an art
based on science, and one that you will
find satisfactory after a few trials and
many errors. If you get a botched bread,
don’t throw it out! Your work is too
valuable, no matter how badly the result.
Dry out, then puree in a food processor
and freeze those bread crumbs for later
use.
1. Make sure yeast is fresh. Proof your
yeast by putting 1 T into ½ C water with
1 tsp sugar. If it doesn’t get foamy
and double in volume within 10 minutes,
throw it out. Keep yeast in the
refrigerator to extend shelf life, but be
sure to warm to room temp when using.
2. Water pH has a lot of effect on bread
baking. A pH of 5.5 to 5.6 is best.
Avoid using softened water for baking.
When in doubt, bottled water is usually
acceptable.
3. Try to stick with flours that work.
Once you have developed a good recipe
using a particular brand of flour, keep in
mind that not all fours are created equal.
The grind of a flour has an effect on the
amount of water needed for baking.
6. Silken style tofu can replace the
cheeses called for in some breads, simply
reduce the amount of water in the recipe.
7. Gelatin can be used to add protein and
improve the structure of breads.
8. Change only one ingredient at a time
when altering recipes.
9. For higher elevations, add 1 to 2 T of
water.
10. If breads rise, then fall, reduce the
amount of water by 1-2 T.
11. When using non-dairy milk powder, add
1-2 T of sugar.
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dan835
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 01-02-08 08:32am
I've never tried making g-f bread from
scratch before, I usualy use the mixes. Is
it much better quality and is it worth the
time?
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sillyakchick
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Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 2685
Thanks: 4
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Posted: 01-04-08 22:41pm
My goodness, yes it is so worth the time
if you can find a good recipe. I won't
even buy store bought bread!
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