What does pushing it down and allowing it to rise again really do? If it rises once, it seems like the bread would be lighter and fluffier, but recipes always say punch down and let rise again. Help me figure this out, because my yeast rolls never do right.
2006-11-17 13:53:12 · 5 answers · asked by DallasGuy 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The double rise and punch down routine is to let the gluten in the flour relax so that the bread (or whatever) has a better crumb texture and insures that the baked bread isn't tough.......
2006-11-18 06:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to let it rise twice because the Yeast lets off a gas. If there is too much gas in the bread it wont turn out right. Have you tried "proofing" the yeast before you use it? I recommend adding twice as much yeast as the recipe calls for, it will turn out better.
2006-11-17 14:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by shphrdgrl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it rises once, the yeast is very active and the bread will blow up like a baloon and be a bit coarse.
Twice risen gives it a snmooth texture. and lets the gluten stretch a bit more.
2006-11-17 14:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dough is punched down and kneaded in order to redistribute the yeast throughout. This gets the yeast to the flour it didn't get to during the first rise.
2006-11-17 22:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chocolate Evans 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as with any baking recipe feel free to experiment...if you don't think they need to be punched down...then don't. Make the rolls, let them rise again (as the roll) and then bake
2006-11-17 14:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋