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for your bread crust treatment

Recipe Link: http://www.sonic.net/webpub/bread-machine/crust_treatments.html

List of Ingredients




Glazes (Before Baking)

Egg Wash

1 Egg White
1 Tbsp. Water

Mix well. This gives a nice shiny, golden brown crust.

Milk

3 Tbsp. Milk

This gives a nice golden crust without the shine

Salted Water

1 Tsp. Salt
3 Tbsp. Water

Make for a light shine and crisp golden crust. Apply right before popping in the oven.

Honey

3 Tbsp. Honey

This gives a soft, sweet, sticky dark brown crust.

Olive Oil

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

This adds flavor and makes a nice golden crust with a slight shine.

Cornstarch

1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 Tbsp. Water

Mix well. Cook until translucent and then cool. This give a chewy crust that is light brown and matt in finish.

Butter

2 Tbsp. Soft Butter

This adds flavor and a nice brown crust to your bread.

Topping

Topping can be added before or after the dough rises. Brush on some egg wash (see above) and then sprinkle on some cracked wheat, bran flakes, rolled oats, granulated sugar, paprika, salt, cornmeal, poppy sees, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, white flower, grated cheese, herbs, etc. It is important to use the egg wash so that the toppings stick to the bread and don’t fall off.

Slashing

Slashing the loaf before baking has both a functional and decorative purpose. Cuts made through the surface of the dough allow the bread to rise and expand as it bakes without tearing or cracking along the sides or bottom. The deeper the slashes, the more the bread will open when baked, giving the baked loaf a large area of crust. It is best to cut the slashes using a very sharp blade and firm strokes. If you slash too slowly the dough will stick to the blade and it will tear. I like to use an X-Acto pen knife, but a lame or razor blade will work also.

Steam

Using steam in the oven while baking helps create a glaze and a crisp crust. It works really well for French and sourdough breads. There are two ways to add steam to your oven. You can periodically open the door and spray water in from a spray bottle, or you can toss some ice cubes in the bottom of your oven. Or, if you don't think your oven can handle that you can put a baking dish with ice cubes in your oven below the bread


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