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2021-06-17

Is water capable of hydrogen bonding?

Is water capable of hydrogen bonding?

Water is an ideal example of hydrogen bonding. Notice that each water molecule can potentially form four hydrogen bonds with surrounding water molecules: two with the hydrogen atoms and two with the with the oxygen atoms.

Does sugar melt in oil?

Oil molecules are not polar so they cannot dissolve either the coloring or the sugar.

Why is my homemade bread not fluffy?

The flour could have too low a protein content, there could be too much salt in the bread recipe, you did not knead it or leave it to proof long enough, or you could have killed the yeast by leaving the dough to rise in a place that was too hot.

How do I fix too much oil in my dough?

Too much oil can indeed cause a “heavy” dough. But what do you mean by heavy, is it rising or not? If it is not rising, here’s the fix: put more yeast in a bowl with a cup of warm water a cup of flour and a pinch of sugar.

How much oil do I add to bread dough?

Our Deli Rye Bread and Thin-Crust Pizza recipes call for such small amounts of oil (1 tablespoon of oil and 4 cups of flour for the bread; 1 tablespoon of oil and 3 cups of flour for the pizza) that you might wonder if it’s necessary.

How much oil is in bread dough?

Put 1 t oil in another bowl; rub it around with your fingers. This really is only an anti-stick tactic, although the oil also will make your bread a little more tender when it is incorporated into the dough during the next kneading. Too much oil, and it’s like adding extra liquid to your dough.

What oil is best for bread making?

Canola Oil

What happens when you add egg to bread dough?

Eggs added to dough help with rising. A bread dough rich with egg will rise very high, because eggs are a leavening agent (think genoise or angel food cake). As well, the fats from the yolk help to tenderize the crumb and lighten the texture a bit. Eggs also contain the emulsifier lecithin.