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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you! I have used Tangzhong before and it doesn't seem to have a huge impact. As for reheating I'm making the rolls for my partners lunch sandwiches. I guess I could freeze the dough and get up early to bake the day of?

I would really rather not use dough enhancers... Have you used them before?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What percentage of flour did you use in your Tangzhong. Many recipes only use less than 5%. That's on the low end of what you would want. That's also the reason why you might have to go with a Yudane instead. It's basically the same thing, but Yudane is kept at lower hydration, allowing you to convert more of your flour.

You can go up to about 30%, but that might make the dough hard to handle. Somewhere around 15% to at most 20% is probably the sweet spot, if you want to use scalded flour as a form of natural dough conditioner. Look up "NovitaListyani" on YouTube. I don't necessarily agree with everything she says, but she certainly puts a lot of effort in backing up her recommendations with scientific research.

As for commercial conditioners, no I haven't used them myself. I have done some reading, and they seem to be a mixed bag and not universally useful for home bakers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I don't remember the percentage for the Tangzhong but it was high hydration. I remember the texture. I'll have to look up NovitaListyani. Thank you for the recommendation! :)