Industrial Baking
Depending on the yeast and flour used, temperatures between 38...42°C (100...108ºF) and humidity levels between 70...80% RH are considered ideal for baking breads.
Fun Fact: The pocket in pita bread is made by steam. The steam puffs up the dough and as the bread flattens a pocket is left in the middle.
Fun Fact: The pocket in pita bread is made by steam. The steam puffs up the dough and as the bread flattens a pocket is left in the middle.
Read more about the mixing, molding and proving steps in baking bread and how humidity and temperature are important to taste and quality.
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