How baking works : exploring the fundamentals of baking science

The essence of baking is chemistry, and anyone who wants to be a master pastry chem must understand the principles and science that make baking work. Learn the whys and hows of every chemical reaction, essential ingredient, and technique

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Figoni, Paula (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons , c2011
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to baking
  • 2. Heat transfer
  • 3. Overview of the baking process
  • 4. Sensory properties of food
  • 5. Wheat flour
  • 6. Variety grains and flours
  • 7. Gluten
  • 8. Sugar and other sweeteners
  • 9. Fats, oils, and emulsifiers
  • 10. Eggs and egg products
  • 11. Leavening agents
  • 12. Thickening and gelling agents
  • 13. Milk and milk products
  • 14. Nuts and seeds
  • 15. Cocoa and chocolate products
  • 16. Fruit and fruit products
  • 17. Natural and artificial flavorings
  • 18. Baking for health and wellness