Tag: Additives

Vital Wheat Gluten: Understanding the Role in Bread Making

Vital Wheat Gluten: Understanding the Role in Bread Making

Learn everything you need to know about vital wheat gluten, what it is, how to use it, and alternatives.

What is lecithin for in bread making, and what are alternatives?

What is lecithin for in bread making, and what are alternatives?

You’ll hear that lecithin helps improve the gluten structure in bread, and while that’s true it’s not the biggest or the best thing it does. Lecithin helps improve the shelf life of your bread, and also helps make a softer crumb.