Baking with Whole Cereal Grains
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What is the purpose of soaking whole cereal grains or cracked grains in water?

  • To hydrate the flour
  • To reduce the quantity of water in the dough
  • To weaken the dough structure
  • To absorb the water completely (correct)
  • When is the soaker added to the dough in some formulas?

  • At the start of the mixing process (correct)
  • At the end of the mixing process
  • During the fermentation process
  • After the proofing process
  • What is the name of the grain-and-water mix?

  • Bread mixture
  • Flour mixture
  • Soaker (correct)
  • Dough starter
  • Why is the soaker added at the end of the mixing process in some formulas?

    <p>To minimize any weakening effect on dough structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the water quantity in the soaker?

    <p>The water quantity is completely absorbed by the grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preparing Whole Cereal Grains for Dough

    • Whole cereal grains or cracked grains are often soaked in water overnight to prepare them for use in dough.
    • The quantity of water used is generally completely absorbed by the grains.
    • The grain-and-water mixture is called a soaker.
    • Water added to the soaker is calculated separately from the water used to hydrate the flour in bread dough.
    • Some recipes call for adding the soaker at the start of the mixing process.
    • Others recommend adding the soaker at the end of mixing to minimize its weakening effect on dough structure.

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    Learn how to prepare whole cereal grains for use in dough, including soaking and adding water to create a soaker. This process is essential for bread making and other baked goods.

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