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What is the primary goal of minimizing gluten development in quick breads?
What is the primary goal of minimizing gluten development in quick breads?
Which mixing method is used to produce flaky products in quick breads?
Which mixing method is used to produce flaky products in quick breads?
What type of fat is used in the muffin method to produce very moist, tender products?
What type of fat is used in the muffin method to produce very moist, tender products?
What is the ideal protein content range in wheat flour for making quick breads?
What is the ideal protein content range in wheat flour for making quick breads?
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Why are some blends of all-purpose flour suitable for making quick breads?
Why are some blends of all-purpose flour suitable for making quick breads?
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How is flour mixed into quick breads to minimize gluten development?
How is flour mixed into quick breads to minimize gluten development?
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What is the purpose of cutting the fat into visible uniform pieces in biscuit dough?
What is the purpose of cutting the fat into visible uniform pieces in biscuit dough?
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What is the primary characteristic of baked goods made using the biscuit method?
What is the primary characteristic of baked goods made using the biscuit method?
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Study Notes
Quick Breads
- Quick breads are tender products made from soft doughs or batters, with gluten development minimized to ensure tenderness.
- Tenderness in quick breads comes from the mixing method used and the type and amount of fat in the formula.
Mixing Methods
- There are three common mixing methods used in quick breads: the biscuit method, the muffin method, and the creaming method.
- The mixing method employed is directly related to the type and consistency of fat used in the formula.
Biscuit Method
- The biscuit method is used for biscuits, shortcakes, and scones.
- It involves cutting cold solid fats (such as butter, lard, or vegetable shortening) into the flour using a knife and fork, box grater, pastry cutter, or mixer fitted with the paddle.
- The goal of the biscuit method is to create a baked good that is light, flaky, and tender.
- To achieve flakiness, the fat is cut into visible uniform pieces.
Fat Types and Consistency
- Cold solid fats (such as butter, lard, or vegetable shortening) are used in the biscuit method to produce flaky products.
- Fats that are soft but not liquid are used in the high-fat creaming method.
- Liquid fats (such as oil or melted butter) are used in the muffin method to produce very moist, tender products.
Flour Selection
- Quick breads are made using wheat flour with a protein content in the range of 8 to 9 percent.
- Some blends of all-purpose flour and many blends of pastry flour fit within this range.
- Many recipes specify all-purpose or pastry flour to achieve tenderness and a soft crumb.
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Learn about the art of making quick breads, including the importance of minimizing gluten development, and how mixing methods and fat types affect the final product.
