by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Fat Daddio's, Tips & Techniques
Poor bread volume, dense bread Problem: Your bread is not rising, or it did rise but it sank back down leaving the dough dense and heavy. Causes: Not enough yeastYeast is past the “best by” dateToo much salt or too little liquidUnder-proofedOver-proofed Sticky bread...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Generally, bread sticking to the pan is caused by one of two things: the coating in the pan or the temperature the bread was baked. Bread baked too hot will turn out gummy and dense, and will not have that perfect spring you are looking for. Bread Stuck To The Pan...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Baking measurements must be right. When you are baking ingredients they must be measured accurately for everything to work out right. If you do not use the right tool or neglect measuring correctly, you will not get the results that you were expecting. One of the...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
What you are aiming for: Yeast flourishes in a humid environment around 80° F (27° C). The moisture helps prevent dry skin from forming on the outside of the dough. A few ways to simulate it… Using your oven: Turn your oven on to the ‘warm’ setting....
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
Having problems with cookies? Use this guide to prevent or troubleshoot issues while baking your next batch. ProblemCause(s)SolutionDense or too hardInsufficient liquid in the dough, insufficient fat content in the dough, too much flour, overmixedAdjust recipe/measure...
by Fat Daddio's | Jan 1, 2022 | Tips & Techniques
For centuries, cookies have been one of the all-time favorite treats. You can enjoy a cookie and a coffee after a meal, or multiple cookies with friends or as a great welcome to the neighborhood gift. Did you know that cookies were brought to America by Dutch...
