The benefits of eating wholesome foods such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables are indisputable. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are known to contain dietary fiber – an important aspect of a balanced diet....
Breaking the fast with dates is a Ramadan tradition. Dates are also appropriate during Ramadan for its many benefits – high in sugar, fiber, minerals, (when fresh) vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Dates provide a quick source of energy and nutrients and can prevent an...
We all know that first impressions are important, and it can take as short as less than a second to form one. Likewise for bread, a good-looking loaf will more likely trigger purchase as compared to a pale, dry and dense looking bread....
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Sandwich bread is one of the most common and convenient leavened breads in the world. Walk into anyone’s kitchen and you will likely spot a loaf....
When a recipe calls for butter, can you use shortening? What about margarine? Or lard? Is one better than the other? Alas, not all fats are created equally for breadmaking. As the baker, you get to choose the fats in breads to achieve the desired...
In this age of social media, the appearance of food products is vital in attracting engagement from modern consumers. Apps like Instagram and TikTok have become home to delectable shots of meals, snacks and desserts....
There are only four essential ingredients in basic breadmaking: flour, water, yeast, and salt. The role of the first three ingredients is clear – flour and water to form the dough, and yeast to make it rise. But what about salt? What is the role...
Bread is a product that continues to evolve from the moment you take it out of the oven. Once removed from the oven, steam and the gases trapped in the crumb will escape to make way for the surrounding air....