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Without a professional fermentation tank, the temperature and humidity of bread fermentation can be controlled as well!


Abstract

Making bread requires two fermentations, and we will always see the requirements for the two fermentations in the recipe. The first fermentation generally requires a temperature of 28-32℃, which is easy to handle, usually at room temperature.

  Making bread requires two fermentations, and we will always see the requirements for the two fermentations in the recipe. The first fermentation generally requires a temperature of 28-32℃, which is easy to handle, usually at room temperature. Even if the temperature is not reached, it can be solved by extending the fermentation time, and the dough is not shaped at this time, so use plastic wrap directly Or cover the dough with a damp cloth to create enough humidity.

   The second fermentation is difficult. Generally, the temperature is above 35℃ and the humidity is above 80%. The family does not have a professional fermentation tank, what should we do to achieve such conditions? Since you can't use professional tools, let's use some alternative methods. Although they are not accurate enough, they are very useful.

   In the second fermentation, the dough is generally shaped and placed on the baking tray. At this time, put the baking tray in the middle or upper layer of the oven, put a dish of hot water on the bottom of the oven, and close the oven door. The oven has a certain airtight effect, the hot water pan at the bottom will continue to emit water vapor, creating sufficient temperature and humidity inside the oven.

   Points to note are:

   1. Thermometer is a very good helper. Put it in the oven together, you can know whether the temperature and humidity in the oven meet the requirements through it, and flexibly adjust the temperature and amount of hot water we put in.

  2. If your oven has a low-temperature fermentation function, you can use this function to keep the oven at a constant temperature. If not, when the hot water in the oven has cooled down, you may need to replace it with another hot water dish.

  3. This is a fermentation method suitable for home use. Because of this, it does not control the accurate temperature and humidity like a professional fermentation tank. We only need to ensure that the temperature and humidity are within an approximate range, and there is no need to require it to be accurate to the degree required by the formula.

   does not use any chemical additives, uses pure natural raw materials, you can make healthy and delicious pastries at home.