Sugar; Salt; Bread Mix; Water And Other Liquids - Judge JEA43 Instruction Manual & Recipe Booklet

Cake Powder
Cake powder is made by grinding soft
wheat or low protein wheat and is
specifically intended for making cakes.

Sugar

Sugar provides food for the yeast, as
well as adding sweetness to the taste,
creating a finer and softer texture and
giving colour to the crust. Certain recipes
may call for sugars other than white
granulated or caster, such as brown sugar.
Yeast
Yeast is a living organism which is
nourished by the sugars in the mixture,
causing it to ferment and create carbon
dioxide gas, which makes the bread rise
and gives it its open texture. You can use
active dry yeast or instant yeast, with 1 ½
teaspoons of active dry yeast equivalent
to 1 teaspoon of instant yeast. Observe
the storage instructions on the packet.
If the yeast is inactive or dead, the
bread will not rise properly. You can
test if the yeast is living as follows:
1.
Half fill a cup with warm water (45° to
50°)
2.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of white sugar in the
water, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of yeast
over the water; do not stir.
3.
Place the cup in a warm place for
about 10 minutes.
4.
The yeast should produce froth, up
to the top of the cup. If it does not, this
indicates that it is dead and should not
be used.

Salt

Salt can be used to enhance the flavour
of the bread. It also strengthens the
structure of the gluten and makes it more
stretchable. However, it also inhibits the
action of the yeast and therefore rising,
so it is important not to use too much.
Eggs
Adding lightly beaten eggs can improve
bread texture, add nourishment and
make the loaf larger. This can also help
increase the storage life of the bread.
Fats
Fats (such as butter, margarine or oils) can be
added to make bread softer, add flavour and
help increase the storage life of the bread.
Baking Powder and Soda
Baking powder or soda is used in the
Quick Bread and Ultra Fast programmes,
as well as for cakes. When combined with
liquid and heated, it produces gas from a
chemical reaction, to make the mixture rise.

Bread Mix

A wide variety of ready mixed Bread
Mixes are available with all the
necessary ingredients and requiring
only the addition of water. Follow
the instructions on the packet.

Water and Other Liquids

Water is an essential ingredient in making
bread. For most types of bread, the initial
water temperature should be between
20° and 25°; however, for an Ultra Fast
programme, the initial water temperature
should be between 48° and 50°, as measured
by a cooking thermometer. Water may be
replaced by fresh milk, or water mixed with
2% milk powder, which may enhance the
bread flavour and improve crust colour.
Some recipes may call for juice (e.g. apple,
orange or lemon) to enhance the flavour.
Yoghurt is made from milk, with
a starter - see "Baking Tips".
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