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shortening adds lipids or fats to tenderize the flour.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoshortening- in bread or any type of cooking usually refers to lard (solidified pork fat) or Crisco in solid form. also a term for fat.
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∙ 11y agoShortening means fat. It may be vegetable oil or soft vegetable shortening (think Crisco) lard or butter. Different breads use different fats.
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How is yeast made to use bread?
It help it rise they use yeast to make bread rise
Why does yeast help the bread rise?
it gets really fat on soda as the bread expands and then toots out magic rising dust that makes it rise
How can bread not rise?
if there is no yeast in the bread the bread will not rise
Can you use shortening instead of vegetable oil in zucchini bread?
Yes, melted shortening can replace vegetable oil in zucchini bread, although shortening is not a healthy choice.
How does yeast help bread?
It helps the bread to rise by producing gas, otherwise you'd have a small heavy loaf of bread.
How does the processes of fermentation help bread rise?
answer 2 In the fermentation process, the yeast produces CO2 which, as bubbles, makes the bread more porous, and 'rise'.
How does warm water help the process of cooking bread?
The warm water would help to activate the yeast necessary for the bread to rise.
What are culinary uses for yeast?
Yeast is used to help bread rise.
What role does gluten play in the preparation of quick breads?
The gluten in quick bread provides the bread with the rough texture after cooking & help bread to rise.
How much butter is needed to substitute for shortening in bread recipe?
Use the same amount of butter as you would shortening. In bread, a tablespoon of butter can be used instead of a tablespoon of shortening. The same amount of canola oil is even healthier.
What is the relation in yeast and baking soda in cooking?
Both these things help your bread to rise.
What is the ratio for shortening in stead of lard when making bread?
Shortening is the same as lard, so the ratio is 1:1.
