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Chapter 23Chapter 23BreadsBreads

Part 3Part 3

The Preparation of FoodThe Preparation of Food

ObjectiveObjective

• Describe how to select and store baked goods.

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Types of Baked ProductsTypes of Baked Products

• Freshly baked items• Brown-and-serve

baked goods• Refrigerated doughs• Frozen doughs and

baked goods

What are the advantages of each of these types of baked products?

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Storing Baked ProductsStoring Baked Products

• Store freshly baked items at room temperature or in the freezer, tightly wrapped.

• Refrigerate baked products with perishable fillings or frostings.

• Keep refrigerated doughs chilled and frozen items frozen until ready for use.

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ObjectiveObjective

• Identify the functions of ingredients in baked products.

Quick Bread IngredientsQuick Bread Ingredients

• Flour – gives structure• Leavening agents –

make baked products rise

• Liquids – hydrate protein and starch in flour

• Fat – tenderizes• Eggs – incorporate air• Sugar – gives

sweetness, tenderizes• Salt – adds flavor

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Yeast Bread IngredientsYeast Bread Ingredients

• Flour• Liquid• Salt• Yeast

How do the functions of these ingredients in yeast breads differ from their functions in quick breads?

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ObjectiveObjective

• Prepare quick breads and yeast breads.

Preparing BiscuitsPreparing Biscuits

• Combine ingredients using the biscuit method – place dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, cut in the fat, add the liquid, and stir until the dough forms a ball.

• Drop biscuit dough from a spoon or roll it and cut it into circles.

• High-quality biscuits are evenly shaped with smooth, level tops and straight sides.

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Preparing MuffinsPreparing Muffins

• Combine ingredients using the muffin method – make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the liquid ingredients into the well, and stir just until moistened.

• Drop muffin batter into a greased muffin pan and bake.

• High-quality muffins have evenly browned crusts; symmetrical tops; and a tender, light crumb.

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Preparing PopoversPreparing Popovers

• Combine ingredients using the muffin method.• Place popovers in a hot oven for the first part of

the baking period.• Lower the oven temperature to complete the

baking.• High-quality popovers have good volume; crisp,

golden shells; and interiors containing slightly moist strands of dough.

Preparing Cream PuffsPreparing Cream Puffs

• Boil water and fat, add flour and stir until mixture forms a ball, remove from heat, and stir in eggs until smooth.

• Drop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

• Begin baking in a hot oven, then reduce the temperature.

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Mixing Methods for Yeast Mixing Methods for Yeast BreadsBreads

• Traditional method – requires two risings

• One-rise method – brief resting period replaces the first rising

• Mixer method – development of gluten by the mixer shortens kneading time

• Batter method – requires no kneading

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Steps for Preparing Yeast Steps for Preparing Yeast BreadBread

1. Mix ingredients.

2. Knead dough.

3. Allow dough to rise.

4. Punch dough down.

5. Shape dough.

6. Bake.

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Apply It!Apply It!

Homemade breads of all kinds have been very popular at previous bake sales held by your class fundraising team.

Describe how you will prepare one quick bread and one yeast bread to donate to an upcoming sale.

Key QuestionKey Question

What breads will you select or prepare for your family’s meals throughout the day?

Other Questions to ConsiderOther Questions to Consider

• How can ingredients be adjusted to help reduce calories, fat, and sodium in breads?

• What are the food science principles involved in preparing quick breads and yeast breads?

• What are some timesaving techniques for preparing yeast breads?

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