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Re: weighing

Krtbag@aol.com
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 20:43:59 EDT
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To leof, all liquids measure different, they are same by volume but vary by 
weight...measure everything by weight...1 cup of flour is approx. 4 1/2 to 
5 1/4 ounces depending on the flour...measure everything! I recommend 
keeping your yeast at 2% even in retarding mode, slower the rise better the 
flavor. As for the protein content in flour, as a rule of thumb the more 
protein (gluten forming proteins) in the flour the more gluten you can 
develop during mixing. Great for super slack doughs like ciabatta etc. A 
great flour for most breads is usually called unbleached white bread flour 
around the 13% protein level. Hope this helps a little