Mixing, Dough Making, and Dough Make‐Up

It cannot be stressed enough that mixing is the most important stage of the entire baking process. If it is not done properly, it is not possible to correct it later. Therefore discipline is required. It is not easy to repeat exactly the same process every 12 or 15 minutes; however, it is necessary and of the utmost importance. Someone who wants to be proud of the quality of the product he has made must also be proud of the fact that he is capable of repeating the same process over and over again – and that is a real challenge. In this chapter, the factors that influence mixing are discussed, for example, how to calculate the temperature of the water, the different kneading machines, and the head and tail effect.