How many stages are in the straight dough method?
Straight DoughAlso known as no time dough or rapid dough processingWhat is Straight Dough?Straight dough is a breadmaking system or method in which all ingredients (dry and liquid) are placed in the mixer and the dough is then mixed to full development. Unlike the sponge and dough system, where a bulk fermentation period is used, this process does not include a fermentation step after mixing.1 High-speed bakeries use the no time or straight dough system to produce:
OriginThe concept of no time or short time dough process became popular in the 1950s and 1960s when global demand for bread started to increase dramatically. This urged wholesale bakers to become more time efficient and produce more batches of bread per day. How does it work?The goal of the straight dough process is to obtain a high-quality and standardized bread batch in a very short time (34 hours from scaling through packaging compared to 68 hours in the sponge and dough system). This helps bakers comply with unexpected customer orders and offer a better service through reduction of lead and cycle times. The following diagram shows the steps for the production of pan bread using the straight dough system: In this system, the yeast and dough conditioners quickly modify the rheology of the dough to obtain optimum dough handling properties for makeup and gas retention for target volume during proofing and baking. ApplicationThe goal of the straight dough system is to match the finished product quality of bread made with a normal and/or long fermentation time. This is accomplished through proper processing and the right formulation. Formulation considerations for straight dough system
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