Talk to me about bread

[ailbhe]

So why kneading? If I knead more will it rise better? If I prove it, knead it again, prove it again, will it rise better? What's going on? How does it work? And is there a way to make Linnea do it?

Comments

[micheinnz.livejournal.com]

Yes, kneading will help it rise better. If you prove it, give it a quick knead and prove it again it will have a better texture -- I'm not sure if it improves the rise.

it works by lengthening and strengthening the protein strands in the bread, which in turn trap the carbon dioxide given off by the yeast. The carbon dioxide forms bubbles, which cause the dough to rise.

As for how to get Linnea to do it, maybe emphasising how much fun it is? (And if she won't, you can use the kneading time to get your frustrations out -- dough is remarkably forgiving.)