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Baking Theory 1

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Bench rest Allowing bread dough, usually covered, to ferment in bulk on a worktable
Bran The tough outer layer of a cereal grain and the part highest in fiber
Bread flour Blended flour made from hard winter wheat with a protein content between 11.5 and 14% percent
Bun Any of a variety of small, round yeast rolls; may be sweet or savory
Cake flour A finely milled soft wheat flour with a protein content of less than 8 percent; used to produce tender products
Develop To mix dough to the point when the protein bond in the flour forms gluten and the dough becomes smooth and elastic
Durum wheat A species of very hard wheat with a particularly high amount of protein; it is used to make couscous or milled into semolina, which is used for making pasta
Dusting Lightly coating the surface of an unbaked dough product with a powdery substance such as flour or cornmeal, usually to prevent sticking or to give the product a decorative finish
Endosperm The largest part of a cereal grain and a source of protein and carbohydrates (starch); the part used primarily in milled products
Fermentation The process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide; it also refers to the time that yeast dough is left to rise, that is, the time it takes for carbon dioxide gas cells to form and become trapped in the gluten network
Fiber Also known as dietary fiber; the indigestible carbohydrates found in grains, fruits and vegetables; fiber aids digestion
Germ The smallest portion of a cereal grain and the only part that contains fat
Gluten An elastic network of proteins created when wheat flour is moistened and manipulated; it gives structure and strength to baked goods and is responsible for their volume, texture and appearance
Kneading A mixing method in which dough is worked to develop gluten
Levain The French term for “leavening”; it refers to a dough made from a sourdough culture that forms the basis for French-style sourdough bread
Make-up The cutting, shaping and forming of dough products before baking
Milling The process by which grain is ground into flour or meal
Oven spring The rapid rise of yeast goods when first placed in a hot oven; results from the temporary increase in yeast activity and the expansion of trapped gases
Polish French term for a yeast dough sponge fermented for a long period at cool temperatures
Proof box A heat and humidity-controlled cabinet in which yeast-leavened dough is placed to rise immediately before baking
Proofing The rise given to shaped yeast products just prior to baking
Punch To fold dough after it has fermented and risen in order to relax the gluten, reactivate the yeast and allow gases to escape
Retardation Chilling a yeasted dough under refrigeration to slow yeast activity and to extend fermentation or proofing time
Rounding The process of shaping dough into smooth, round balls; used to stretch the outside layer of gluten into a smooth coating
Score To cut shallow gashes across the surface of a food before cooking
Sponge method A yeast dough mixing method in which flour, water and sometimes yeast are premixed and allowed to ferment; after the sponge has fermented, the remainder of the formula ingredients are incorporated
Straight dough method A mixing method for yeast breads in which all ingredients are simply combined and mixed; also known as the direct method
Windowpane test A procedure to check that yeast dough has been properly kneaded; a piece of the kneaded dough is pulled apart to see if it stretches without breaking
Caramelization The process of cooking sugars; the browning of sugar enhances the flavour and appearance of foods
Carbohydrates A group of compounds composed of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon, the human body’s primary source of energy (4 calories per gram); carbohydrates are classified as simple (including certain sugars) and complex (including starches and fiber)
Egg wash A mixture of beaten eggs (whole eggs, yolks or whites) and a liquid, usually milk or water, used to coat dough’s before baking to add sheen
Emulsification The process by which generally unmixable liquids, such as oil and water, are forced into a uniform distribution
Emulsifier A substance, natural or chemical, added to a mixture to assist in the binding of unmixable liquids; lecithin found in egg yolks or mono- and diglycerides are commonly used emulsifiers
Fats (2) the general term for butter, lard, shortening, oil and margarine used as cooking media or ingredients
Glucose a thick, sweet syrup made from cornstarch, composed primarily of dextrose; light corn syrup can usually be substituted for it in baked goods or candy making; also sold in a powdered form
Hydrogenated fat Unsaturated, liquid fats that are chemically altered to remain solid at room temperature, such as solid shortening or margarine
Hydrogenation The process used to harden oils; hydrogen atoms are added to unsaturated fat molecules, making them partially or completely saturated and thus solid at room temperature
Hygroscopic Describes a food that readily absorbs moisture from the air
Isomalt A type of sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute and in sugar work. It is a disaccharide, composed of glucose and mannitol that is made from sugar beets
Lamination Incorporating fat such as butter into a pastry dough, making a laminated dough with hundreds of crisp layers, as for puff pastry and croissants
Maillard reaction The process whereby sugar breaks down and darkens in the presence of protein and heat; non enzymatic browning
Oil A type of fat that remains liquid at room temperature
Pasteurization The process of heating something to a prescribed temperature for a specific period in order to destroy pathogenic bacteria
Pearl sugar Large-grain sugar formed into opaque pellets for decorating cookies and breads
Quick bread A bread, including loaves and muffins, leavened by chemical leaveners or steam rather than yeast
Rolled-in dough A dough in which a fat is incorporated in many layers by using a rolling and folding procedure; it is used for flaky baked goods such as croissants, puff pastry and Danish pastry; also called laminated dough
Roll-in (1) a shorthand expression for the butter or other fat used in layering laminated dough; also referred to as lock-in fat; (2) the procedure of incorporating fat such as butter into a pastry dough to create hundreds of crisp layers
Saturated fats Fats found mainly in animal products and tropical oils; usually solid at room temperature; the body has more difficulty breaking down saturated fats than either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats
Scaling Measuring ingredients or portions on a scale
Shortening (1) a white, flavorless, solid fat formulated for baking or deep-frying; (2) any fat used in baking to tenderize the product by shortening gluten strands
Simple syrup A mixture of sugar dissolved in water; used in icings, mousses, frozen desserts and confectionery
Smoke point The temperature at which a fat begins to break down and smoke
Spread The flattening of cookie dough when it heats and bakes, controlled by the formula, ingredients (especially sugar and fat) and temperature
Sucrose The chemical name for refined or table sugar; it is refined from the raw sugars found in the large tropical grass called sugarcane and the root of the sugar beet; a disaccharide composed of one molecule each of glucose and fructose
Sugar A carbohydrate that provides the body with energy and gives a sweet taste to foods
Sugar beet A plant with a high concentration of sucrose in its root; a major source of refined sugar
Sugarcane A tropical grass native to Southeast Asia; the primary source of sugar
Unsaturated fats Fats that are normally liquid (oils) at room temperature; they may be monounsaturated (from plants such as olives and avocados) or polyunsaturated (from grains and seeds such as corn, soybeans and safflower as well as from fish)
Whole butter Butter that is not clarified, whipped or reduced in fat content; it may be salted or unsalted
Yield The total amount of a product produced by a formula expressed in total weight, volume or number of units of the product
Whipping A mixing method in which foods are vigorously beaten to incorporate air; a whisk or electric mixer fitted with a whip is used
Turns The number of times that laminated dough is rolled and folded
Stirring A mixing method in which ingredients are gently mixed by hand until evenly blended, usually with a spoon, whisk or rubber spatula
Specific gravity The weight of an ingredient or a mixture in relation to the weight of water
Pâte sucrée A dough containing sugar that produces a very rich, crisp (not flaky) baked product; also known as sweet dough, it is used for tart shells
Pâte brisée A dough that produces a very flaky baked product containing little or no sugar; flaky dough is used for prebaked pie shells or crusts; mealy dough is a less flaky product used for custard, cream or fruit pie crusts
Parbaked Describes bread that has been baked until the gluten structure is set and yeast activity has stopped but without browning; a frequent procedure for preparing bread that will be frozen for resale
Panettone A sweet Italian yeast bread filled with raisins, candied fruits, anise seeds and nuts; traditionally baked in a rounded cylindrical mold and served as a breakfast bread or dessert during the Christmas holidays
Muffin method A mixing method used to make quick-bread batters; it involves combining liquid fat with other liquid ingredients before adding them to the dry ingredients
Mise en place French for “putting in place”; refers to the preparation and assembly of all necessary ingredients and equipment before cooking begins
Lecithin A natural emulsifier found in egg yolks and soybeans
Leavener An ingredient or process that produces or incorporates gases in a baked product in order to increase volume, provide structure and give texture
Kaiser roll A large round yeast roll with a crisp crust and a curved pattern stamped on the top; used primarily for sandwiches
Hotel pan A rectangular, stainless steel pan with a lip allowing it to rest in a storage shelf or steam table; available in several standard sizes
Glaze (1) any shiny coating applied to food or created by browning; (2) a thin, flavored coating poured or dripped onto a cake or pastry
Gelatinization The process by which starch granules are cooked; they absorb moisture when placed in a liquid and heated; as the moisture is absorbed, the product swells, softens and clarifies slightly
Formula A recipe; the term is most often used in the bakeshop
Folding A mixing method in which light, airy ingredients are incorporated into heavier ingredients by gently moving them from the bottom of the bowl up over the top in a circular motion, usually with a rubber spatula
Evaporation The process by which heated water molecules move faster and faster until the water turns to a gas (steam) and vaporizes; evaporation is responsible for the drying of foods during cooking
Éclair paste Also known as pâte à choux or choux pastry; a soft dough that produces hollow baked products with crisp exteriors; used for making éclairs, cream puffs and savory products
Éclairs baked fingers of éclair paste filled with pastry cream; the top is then coated with chocolate glaze or fondant
Dough hook A mixer attachment used when kneading bread dough or other heavy mixtures
Dough A mixture of flour and other ingredients used in baking; has a low moisture content, with gluten forming the continuous medium into which other ingredients are embedded; it is often stiff enough to cut into shapes
Docking Pricking small holes in an unbaked dough or crust to allow steam to escape and to prevent the dough from rising when baked
Docker A hand tool designed to pierce holes in the surface of bread, cracker, pastry and pizza dough before baking to release air bubbles so the product bakes evenly
Deck oven An oven with stationary, individually heated shelves; products can be baked on each deck’s floor (hearth) either in or out of pans
Cruller A Dutch pastry in which a loop or strip of twisted éclair paste is deep-fried
Creaming A mixing method in which softened fat and sugar are vigorously combined to incorporate air
Coagulation The irreversible transformation of proteins from a liquid or semiliquid state to a drier, solid state; usually accomplished through the application of heat
Citric acid An acid found in citrus fruit juice, used to enhance flavor in foods and to prevent crystallization of sugar syrups; available in liquid or powdered form
Brioche a rich yeast bread containing large amounts of eggs and butter
Blending A mixing method in which two or more ingredients are combined just until they are evenly distributed
Biscuit method A mixing method used to make biscuits, scones and flaky dough’s; it involves cutting cold fat into the flour and other dry ingredients before any liquid is added
Beating A mixing method in which foods are vigorously agitated to incorporate air or develop gluten; a spoon or electric mixer fitted with a paddle is used
Baking soda Sodium bicarbonate, an alkaline compound that releases carbon dioxide gas when combined with an acid and moisture; used to leaven baked goods
Baking powder A mixture of sodium bicarbonate and one or more acids, generally cream of tartar and/or sodium aluminum sulfate, used to leaven baked goods; it releases carbon dioxide gas if moisture is present in a formula
Baking A dry-heat cooking method in which foods are surrounded by hot, dry air in a closed environment; similar to roasting, the term baking is usually applied to breads, pastries, vegetables and fish
Baker’s peel A flat-handled paddle used to slide food, particularly bread and pizza, into a deck oven
Bake-off The procedure of cooking a prepared dough or other pastry item that has been produced elsewhere and is merely finished on site
Bake blind To bake a pie shell or tart shell unfilled using baking weights or beans to support the crust as it bakes
Bacteria Single-celled microorganisms, some of which can cause diseases, including food-borne diseases
Baba A small, light yeast cake soaked in rum syrup; traditionally baked in an individual cylindrical mold, giving the finished product a mushroom shape
Artisan A person who works in a skilled craft or trade; one who works with his or her hands; applied to bread bakers and confectioners who prepare foods using traditional methods.
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