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Fat in baked goods gives them a tender, moist texture. The most common types of fats used in baking are butter, shortening, oil and sometimes, even lard. Without the added fat, the baked goods would be extremely dry and not tasty at all.
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∙ 16y agoFat holds the ingredients together. It's a binding agent.
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∙ 13y agoFats in a cake (typically oil, butter, margarine, shortening, and / or egg yolks) act to add moisture and flavor to a cake.
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∙ 14y agoFat adds moisture and a lot of flavor to a cake.
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∙ 14y agoFat makes the cake moist and adds to the taste.
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∙ 14y agoFat makes the cake moist and taste good.
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What is the function of an baking tin?
The function of baking tin is to put the cooking material in it and then help the material to bake.
What is fat rendered?
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What are the function of baking soda in baking?
it helps the dough rise just like baking powder. Mostly they both have the same function. Hope this helps :)
What does fat do in baking?
it increases the protein
Which is worse for you grilling or baking food?
Grilling is healthier . in baking it soaks in it's own fat but with grilling the fat goes through the bars
What has the author Ada Halperin written?
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What is the function of a cookie cutter when baking?
give the function of cookie cutters
What does fats and oils when used to bake?
The main function of fat in baking is to retain the gases released during baking. Fat also helps the browning of the outside. In bread making fat provides flavour but more importantly lubricates the dough. This helps to retain the gases released during baking thus ensuring a well risen loaf which will have a soft crumb and will stay fresh longer. Biscuits and pastry are made with "shortening ". The fat is rubbed into the flour. The molecules of fat surround the flour particles and exclude water. This prevents the development of gluten in the dough. The fat is said to shorten the dough. A increase in water in the mixture by using the wrong type of margarine will encourage development of gluten, which will make biscuits hard and pastry heavy and get soggy after baking. In cakes fat has different functions as they are usually made by either the creaming method or the all in one method. In the creaming method the fat is beaten with the sugar until it becomes light, fluffy and pale in colour as the sugar dissolves and air is being incorporated increasing the volume. The air is important as it makes places into which other gases, and water vapour from the moisture and carbon dioxide from the baking powder, migrate and expand on heating. In the all in one method The fat has no aeration function but as in bread making it will help to retain the gases released during baking.
What is the role of fat in baking?
The fat lumps separate the layers of dough, producing flaky pastry.
What is the function baking powder in pastry?
it puffs the product
How many grams of fat in a potato?
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