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Chapter 6
Quick Breads
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On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, Second Edition Labensky, Martel, Van Damme
Chemical Leavening Agents
• Quick breads are made with chemical leavening agents, principally baking soda and baking powder.– Breads made with yeast require additional time for fermentation and
proofing.
• Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is an alkaline compound.
• Because baking soda starts leavening as soon as it is moistened, goods made with it must be baked at once.
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On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, Second Edition Labensky, Martel, Van Damme
Chemical Leavening Agents
• Baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and one or more acids.
• Two types exist:– Single acting, like baking soda, needs immediate baking.– Double acting can sit for a short time without loss of leavening
ability.
• Baking ammonia is also used and adds crispiness, usually to cookies and crackers.
• Chemical leavening agents must be tightly covered when stored.
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On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, Second Edition Labensky, Martel, Van Damme
Mixing Methods
• Quick breads are generally mixed by the biscuit, muffin or creaming method.
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On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, Second Edition Labensky, Martel, Van Damme
Troubleshooting Muffins and Quick Breads
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On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, Second Edition Labensky, Martel, Van Damme
Convenience Products
• Prepared quick bread and muffin mixes are available in a number of formats.
• Select mixes with natural ingredients and flavorings and less sugar.
• A basic batter can by customized by adding fruits, nuts and seasoning.
