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- In bread: Methods of bread making
…performed by the straight-dough or sponge-dough methods or by the continuous-mixing process. In the straight-dough method, frequently used in small bakeries, all ingredients are mixed at one time. In the sponge-dough method, only some of the ingredients are mixed, forming a sponge that is allowed to ferment and is then…
Read More - In baking: The sponge-and-dough method
The sponge-and-dough mixing method consists of two distinct stages. In the first stage, the mixture, called the sponge, usually contains one-half to three-fourths of the flour, all of the yeast, yeast foods, and malt, and enough water to make a stiff dough. Shortening…
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