The Science of Cooking

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Preferments: Leveling Up Your Baking

Have you ever wondered what separates artisan bread from the grocery store variety? The answer lies in a secret weapon: pre-ferments. These dough starters, made with just flour, water, and a touch of yeast, undergo a special fermentation process before…

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Understanding Yeasts: Types and Temperature Effects in Baking

Yeast is a crucial microorganism in baking, responsible for fermentation. During this process, yeasts transform sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide. The alcohol evaporates during cooking and the carbon dioxide is responsible for making the dough or bread rise, as…