Functions of flour/Functions of Leaveners

Functions of flour?
- 1. Provides structure
- 2. Absorbs liquids
- 3. Contributes flavor
- 4. Contributes color
- 5. Adds nutritional value
Functions of Leaveners
- 1. Makes baked goods rise
- 2. Increases volume
- 3. Lighter texture
- 4. Increases tenderness
- 5. More digestible
- 6. Finer crumb
- 7. Darker color: chocolate brownies/gingerbread
- 8. Mellows flavor of chocolate/gingerbread
- 9. Increases browning (baking soda)
- 10. Increases cookie spread (small amounts like in chocolate chip cookie)
3 Categories of leaveners
- 1. Mechanical : air and steam
- 2. Chemical: baking soda, baking powder, baking ammonia
- 3. Biological: yeast

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Functions of flour/Functions of Leaveners

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Functions of flour/Functions of Leaveners

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