1.11.4 - Knead
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Practice Questions
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What is kneading?
💡 Hint: Think about why dough needs to be worked.
Why is gluten important in baking?
💡 Hint: Consider what gives bread its chewy texture.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of kneading dough?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes bread chewy.
True or False: Kneading helps in trapping air within the dough.
💡 Hint: Consider how bread expands when baking.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how under-kneading and over-kneading affect the quality of bread. Contrast the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how texture changes in both scenarios.
Design a kneading process for a new bread recipe that incorporates a resting phase and uses both hands and a mixer. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: How does each method contribute to dough quality?
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