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Why doesn't sweet dough produce a flaky crust?
Because of its composition. Flaky crust uses steam (created from the fats used) for rising and texture, where doughs use yeast for rise, and less fat.
What happen to a flaky pie dough mixed to much after adding water?
If flaky pie dough is mixed too much after adding water, it can result in the development of too much gluten in the dough. This can make the dough tough and chewy rather than flaky and tender. It is important to mix the dough just enough to bring it together and avoid overworking it.
Where does flaky pastry come from?
Flaky pastry is a french technique that involves making a dough and spreading it out incredibly thin and then putting it in layers.
What is the role of fat in baking?
The fat lumps separate the layers of dough, producing flaky pastry.
Why is there fat in flaky puff pastry?
There is fat in all pastry, it is an essential ingredient. ******************** The fat (butter) is folded into the dough time and time again until there are many, many layers of fat and dough. When baked, the fat melts and produces steam which expands and puffs up the dough which bakes into the flaky shape caused by the steaming butter.
What is the name for a flaky french roll with a sweet centre?
pain au chocolat
What is mealies?
Mealy dough has a finer more tender texture than a flaky pie crust. With the fat or oil more evenly distributed in the flour, the strands of gluten present in the dough are shortened. This results in a dough that is very tender.
How long will sweet dough last in the fridge?
It will last up to 5 weeks without going rotten. It also depends what kind of dough it is, but sweet dough will last up to 4-5 weeks!
Why do you knead biscuit dough?
Dough of any kind is kneaded to work up gluten, which makes the baked product chewy. Biscuit dough is kneaded very slightly to form a tender biscuit with a crumb that is more flaky than chewy.
How do you say 'sweet' in Portuguese?
Doce (dough-say).
What is German for fried sweet bread dough?
fastnachtkuchen
What is flaky pastry confection with sweet filling and icing glaze also called millefeuille?
Napoleon
