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Dry bread

"Chris Dalrymple" <chrisdd@bellsouth.net>
Sat, 25 Mar 2000 07:59:10 -0600
v100.n030.14
You're right...your bread does dry out quickly due to the lack of oil. I
make my everyday breads with 1/2 T oil then freeze 1/2 the loaf to preserve
freshness. Not positive about this, but I seem to remember reading that
adding lecithin helps keep bread moist.
Chris

 >From: Becky <mteacher@mindspring.com>
 >Subject: Dry Bread
 >Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 15:17:31 -0500


 >I have a question for all of you bread bakers!  I like to use
 >prune/applesauce purees in my bread machine recipes...(to >substitute for
 >the oil.)  The breads also rise well, have a good texture, slice well,
 >etc.  However, they tend to taste "dry" by the following day.  >Maybe I'm
 >not storing the bread correctly or maybe this is just a hazard of >trying
 >to lower the fat content.   Do any of you have any suggestions?

 >Thanks!
 >Becky