Helpful Hints for a Successful Dough (continued)
Step 3: The finishing touches
To add interest to breads
•Sprinkle loaves or buns with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds before baking.
•Top loaves with shredded cheese during the last few minutes of baking.
•Drizzle sweet tea rings or buns with an icing sugar when cooled.
Glazes
•May be brushed over the dough at any time before, during or after baking.
Before Baking
•For a shiny crust, brush with cream or evaporated milk.
•For a glossy crust, brush with beaten egg white.
After Baking
•For a matt finish, brush with melted butter or margarine.
Doughy Tips.
Q. My dough hasn’t worked, what went wrong?
A. If you over knead or under knead your dough the end result will be tough or spoiled. We suggest to throw the dough out and start again.
Q. I followed the recipe, however I’m finding that my mixture is dry and crumbly. Do I need to add more water?
A. Your mixture may be dry and crumbly for several reasons. One common problem is that flour tends to absorb or want more moisture/liquid, especially on a warm or humid day. We suggest you add more water, a drop at a time, until you reach a smooth ball/dough.
Q. I added too much water and my dough is very sticky, what can I do?
A. If the dough is smooth without lumps, then remove the dough from the bowl and turn it out onto a well floured benchtop. Knead the dough until you get a smooth and well formed dough, that is soft to touch and bounces back when pressed with the tip of your finger.
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