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Question 1

What is the purpose of 'scoring' bread before baking?

Accepted Answer

To control where the bread expands and allow steam to escape

Answer

Scoring creates intentional weak points in the dough that direct the bread's oven spring and allow gas to escape in a controlled way, producing better volume and appearance.

Question 2

What does 'bulk fermentation' refer to in bread production?

Accepted Answer

The first fermentation period of the entire dough mass after mixing

Answer

Bulk fermentation (first rise) is the period when the entire mixed dough rests and ferments before being divided and shaped.

Question 3

Which type of bread uses a starter culture of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria for leavening?

Accepted Answer

Sourdough

Answer

Sourdough bread is leavened by a live culture of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that ferment the dough and produce its characteristic tangy flavor.

Question 4

What is the role of salt in bread dough?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens gluten structure, controls fermentation rate, and enhances flavor

Answer

Salt tightens gluten bonds, slows yeast fermentation (allowing better flavor development), and is essential for flavor in bread.

Question 5

What is 'enriched dough' and how does it differ from 'lean dough'?

Accepted Answer

Enriched dough contains added fats, eggs, sugar, or dairy; lean dough contains only flour, water, yeast, and salt

Answer

Enriched doughs contain additions like butter, eggs, sugar, or milk (e.g., brioche, challah), while lean doughs are made from just flour, water, yeast, and salt (e.g., baguette).

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CPC Bread & Yeast Products 2