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What is the major fermentation action takes place in the sponge and dough method?
What is the major fermentation action takes place in the sponge and dough method?
In a preferment called the sponge
What percentage of the total dough flour is subjected to the physical, chemical & biological actions of fermenting yeast in the sponge?
What percentage of the total dough flour is subjected to the physical, chemical & biological actions of fermenting yeast in the sponge?
50-70%
What are the advantages of the sponge and dough method compared to the straight dough method?
What are the advantages of the sponge and dough method compared to the straight dough method?
Slightly lower levels of yeast may be used
What are the steps involved in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What are the steps involved in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What is the function of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
What is the function of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
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What is the time frame for adding shortening in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What is the time frame for adding shortening in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What are the advantages of using the sponge and dough method for bread making?
What are the advantages of using the sponge and dough method for bread making?
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What are the disadvantages of the sponge and dough method for bread making?
What are the disadvantages of the sponge and dough method for bread making?
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What is the main objective of the mixing stage in bread making?
What is the main objective of the mixing stage in bread making?
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What are the rheological properties of the dough that need to be balanced?
What are the rheological properties of the dough that need to be balanced?
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How many distinct stages are involved in achieving dough development during mixing?
How many distinct stages are involved in achieving dough development during mixing?
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What occurs during the pickup stage of dough development?
What occurs during the pickup stage of dough development?
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What happens during the cleanup stage of dough development?
What happens during the cleanup stage of dough development?
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What is the most critical stage of dough development?
What is the most critical stage of dough development?
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What are the characteristics of a fully developed dough?
What are the characteristics of a fully developed dough?
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What is the 'letdown' stage of dough mixing?
What is the 'letdown' stage of dough mixing?
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What happens if the mixing operation is carried beyond the development stage?
What happens if the mixing operation is carried beyond the development stage?
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What is the purpose of the 'floor time' after the dough is discharged from the mixer?
What is the purpose of the 'floor time' after the dough is discharged from the mixer?
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What is the primary purpose of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
What is the primary purpose of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
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What occurs during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What occurs during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What is a key advantage of using the sponge and dough method compared to the straight dough method?
What is a key advantage of using the sponge and dough method compared to the straight dough method?
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What is the function of adding shortening during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What is the function of adding shortening during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What is the major fermentation action that takes place in the sponge during the sponge and dough method?
What is the major fermentation action that takes place in the sponge during the sponge and dough method?
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What is the last ingredient to be added during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What is the last ingredient to be added during the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What is a disadvantage of the sponge and dough method for bread making?
What is a disadvantage of the sponge and dough method for bread making?
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What is the main objective of the mixing stage in bread making?
What is the main objective of the mixing stage in bread making?
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What occurs during the cleanup stage of dough development?
What occurs during the cleanup stage of dough development?
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What percentage of the total dough flour is subjected to the physical, chemical & biological actions of fermenting yeast in the sponge?
What percentage of the total dough flour is subjected to the physical, chemical & biological actions of fermenting yeast in the sponge?
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What are the rheological properties of the dough that need to be balanced?
What are the rheological properties of the dough that need to be balanced?
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What is the function of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
What is the function of the sponge in the sponge and dough method?
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What is the 'letdown' stage of dough mixing?
What is the 'letdown' stage of dough mixing?
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What happens if the mixing operation is carried beyond the development stage?
What happens if the mixing operation is carried beyond the development stage?
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What are the steps involved in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
What are the steps involved in the second stage of the sponge and dough method?
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What are the disadvantages of using sponge & dough method for bread making?
What are the disadvantages of using sponge & dough method for bread making?
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What are the advantages of using sponge & dough method compared to straight dough?
What are the advantages of using sponge & dough method compared to straight dough?
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What are the characteristics of a fully developed dough?
What are the characteristics of a fully developed dough?
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