Preparation of Yeast Solution

Preparation of Yeast Solution

Aim: To obtain the skill of preparing yeast solution.

Equipment needed: A bowl, thermome-ter, spoon and a stove.

Preparation of Yeast Solution

Yeast is the essential ingredient in bread baking. Since yeast is a living organism, having fresh yeast and using it properly will help in successful baking.

Important tips

·        Always use dry yeast at room tempera-ture.

·        Using a thermometer is the most accu-rate way to determine the correct liq-uid temperature. Any thermometer will work as long as it measures tem-peratures between 75°F and 130°F.

·        Yeast can be dissolved in water before mixing with the rest of the dry ingre-dients.

·        Rehydrating dry yeast before using gives it a “good start” – the yeast feeds on the sugar allowing it to become very active and ready to work in dough.

·        Water is recommended for dissolving yeast.

·        Dissolve 1 tsp. sugar in 1/2 cup water (110°F–115°F).

·        Stir in the yeast until completely dissolved.

·        Let the mixture stand until yeast begins to foam vigorously (5 – 10 minutes).

·        Now yeast solution is ready for prepar-ing dish.

Recipes using yeast solution Doughnut

Ingredients Quantity

For yeast solution:

Yeast :         1tsp

Water          :         30 ml

Sugar :         10 g

For the dough:              

Maida         :         200 g

Baking powder     :         3 g

Milk powder        :         10 g

Egg    :         1

Water          :         70 ml

Sugar :         20 g

Fat    :         30 g

Salt   :         3 g

Vanilla essence     :         5 drops

Lemon essence     :         2 drops

Method

1.     Prepare yeast solution.

2.     Sift maida and baking powder twice.

3.     Mix together sugar, salt, fat, egg, essence and 350 ml of water.

4.     Add yeast solution, maida and the mixture of other ingredients and make dough.

5.     Ferment it for 1½ hours.

6.     Knock back the dough mixture and proof for 55 minutes.

7.     Roll the dough like doughnuts and deep fat fry till golden brown.

8.     Cover the doughnut with powdered sugar or warm fondant icing when the doughnut is warm.

Pizza

Ingredients

Maida/Wheat flour         :         250 g

Water          :         70 ml

Yeast :         1tsp

Salt   :         to taste

Milk  :         50 ml

Egg    :         1

Vegetable oil        :         20 ml

Sugar :         10 g

Vegetable Filling

Mushroom, capsicum, onion, tomato sauce, grated cheese and chopped garlic to taste.

Method

·        Disintegrate yeast in milk.

·        Sift maida twice.

·        Mix oil and maida/wheat flour till crumb consistency.

·        Add eggs, salt and sugar with the yeast solution.

·        Mix gently to form dough.

·        Rest for 15 minutes.

·        Roll the dough to ½ inch thickness and place on a baking sheet.

·        Proof for ¾ hour.

·        Smear the sides with oil or milk or beaten eggs to get an enhanced fin-ished product.

·        Spread tomato sauce, spread filling and top with grated cheese.

·        Bake at 4500 F for 20-25 minutes.