Eggs are one of those humble kitchen staples. But do you know they play a multifaceted and crucial role in breadmaking? Let’s discover the various ways eggs transform our dough....
Have you ever wondered why are Asian breads softer than European breads? Sugar is one of the reasons. The most obvious role of sugar in breadmaking is that it adds sweetness to breads. However, it plays more roles than that....
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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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....
From milk bread to steamed buns, soft and sweet breads have dominated local preferences across Asia Pacific (APAC*). In fact, 1 in 5 (23%) of all new packaged breads and bread product launches in the region between 2019-2021 boast a softness-related claim. These include textural...