Does breadmaker bread need to include milk powder?

I'm trying to make vegan bread but all of my bread maker machine's recipies have one or two tablespoons of milk powder. What is a vegan solution?

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Best Answer

A basic bread is

flour
water
yeast or sourdough
(salt)

With these base ingredients, just by varying flour type, ratios and preparation method, you already get a wide range of breads, whether made by hand, kneaded in a mixer or dumped in a bread maker.

Extra ingredients influence the crumb texture and / or the taste of your bread. Including some fat, for example, makes the crumb "fluffier", using milk instead of or in addition to water gives finer pores and alters the taste a bit.

If all recipes that came with your bread maker include milk powder, I'd assume this to be a quirk of the author, not a necessity. I'd simply leave it out. You could add a teaspoon or so of vegan fat, but I don't think it's essential, especially if your recipe already has some.

Feel free to ask more specific questions, if the results aren't what you'd want them to be.

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Quick Answer about "Does breadmaker bread need to include milk powder?"

Milk or milk powder are not strictly needed in bread recipes. There are many formulas that omit it: the minimal ingredients for a loaf are water, flour and yeast; salt is probably essential for a loaf that is tasty.

What can I use instead of powdered milk in bread machine?

Water is a common ingredient, but since many people use the timer on their bread machines, most recipes call for non-fat dry milk or powdered buttermilk. However, if you are mixing your dough right away, you can certainly use fresh milk. Simply replace the water with milk or buttermilk and omit the powdered milk.

What does milk powder do in baking?

Milk powder enhances the taste of your baked treats by adding a hint of extra sweetness and giving them a creamier texture. When heated, sugars from the milk powder can also become caramelized, which adds to the rich taste and gives cake a browner tone.

This is How Milk Affects Bread Dough | How to Use Milk in Breadmaking

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