Bread Baking Basics: Tips Every Bread Baker Should Know
Bread is a staple food in many parts of the world and can be made in different ways, according to the preference and taste of an individual.
For most of us, bread is often a featured element in our daily diet and is enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Some of us prefer it toasted while others may enjoy a wholewheat sandwich.
Regardless of how we prefer to eat our bread, knowing how to bake it and which methods provide the best results will make all the difference when it comes out of the oven.
With that said, we’ve put together some great tips on baking bread to perfection.
You may need to make a few notes as these tips are sure to bake you some great bread:
Follow The Recipe Instructions
Following the instructions in the recipe is the first step in baking great bread.
It may come naturally to instinctively ignore instructions when baking bread because the ingredients are so basic, ignore your instinct to ignore the instructions.
Follow the recipe exactly as it is, measurements of ingredients and most of all, no shortcuts!
Streamline The Baking Process
Make sure that all your ingredients and baking utensils are on hand when you need it.
Rummaging through cupboards to find baking ingredients and tools will only make the baking experience a frustrating one.
Knead That Dough
Yeah, you heard us. Kneading dough is an art, it takes patience, skill and some good quality baking ingredients.
Be careful not to over or under knead your dough as this could result in the yeast not rising as it should.
Start With Something Simple
If it’s your first time baking bread you may want to go with something simple.
The golden bread roll recipe is easy to make and is a good place to start when baking bread for the first time.
Choose The Yeast That Feels Right For You
While some people prefer wet yeast others may prefer dry yeast. The choice is solely dependent on the person baking the bread.
Some may find that a wet yeast interacts better with the dough and adds more flavour.
Finding the right yeast for your baked bread happens over time and many baked loaves later.
Oven Check!
Do not make the mistake of leaving your bread bun in the oven unattended.
Keep an eye on the bread as it bakes to make sure it’s got that sun-kissed, golden brown tan from spending just enough time in the oven.
More than anything, have fun while baking.
Whether you’re baking a loaf of bread or any of these delicious treats from these amazing baking recipes, the most important aspect of baking is to have fun.
While we’re still on the subject of baking being fun, have a look at these dessert recipes that will go down well after a hot, fresh slice of homemade bread.
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