What is a tiny pinch of salt going to do to a whole cake?
2007-03-04 05:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by The Zunester 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Salt, in a small amounts, is a flavor enhancer. It will help bring out the natural flavor of foods and even though it seems a little weird, that's why small measurements of salt are added to sweet as well as savory dishes.
2007-03-04 05:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Evelyn's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a part of self-rising flour:
flour
baking powder
salt
So I think it has something to do with helping the cake to rise.
Also:
Salt slows down all the chemical reactions that are happening in the dough, including calming fermentation activity to a steadier level.
2007-03-04 13:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, there! Salt balances the taste in desserts, hence, a small amount is always called for in a recipe.
2007-03-04 18:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by rhodora F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt has an effect on the protiens in the flour. It makes then trap the bubbles better.
2007-03-04 14:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cooking especially baking is all chemestry and balance
2007-03-04 13:55:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not required. It is optional.
2007-03-04 13:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Knowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋