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Helpful Tips On Baking Bread

Helpful Tips On Baking Bread — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

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   The greatest problem people have with bread baking is the yeast. If the liquid added to the yeast is too hot or too cold, it will kill it. With the advent of SAF--instant yeast--this problem is eliminated because there is no need to proof it. The yeast is added to the flour with room temperature water and does not need to be dissolved first in liquid. It is available at specialty stores and by mail order from King Arthur (call 800-827-6836 or see www.kingarthurflour.com).

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   It is also reassuring to know that if time does not allow you to complete the bread dough risings as specified, it's fine to deflate the dough, place it in a bowl and cover it (or wrap it in plastic wrap or a resealable plastic bag) and refrigerate it for several hours, overnight or even for as long as two days before finishing the rising and baking.