Heating bread in the microwave oven and wetting
I have a problem when heating bread in the microwave oven. I place it on the glassy rotated bed of the oven, it get heated very well, but there is a lot of moisture are formed at the bottom of the bread (the contact between the glass and it).
How could I eliminate this wetting effect?
Best Answer
There are two main strategies I employ to combat sweating in the microwave.
Microwave the item in short intervals, rotating in between each round. This will help steam dissipate rather than collect on the glass. Using a lower power might also help the item heat more evenly and lose less water.
Place a paper towel or tea towel under the item. This will collect the moisture so it doesn't pool and make things soggy.
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Microwave the item in short intervals, rotating in between each round. This will help steam dissipate rather than collect on the glass. Using a lower power might also help the item heat more evenly and lose less water. Place a paper towel or tea towel under the item.How do you heat up bread without it getting soggy in the microwave?
On a microwave-safe plate, place the bread on a double layer of kitchen paper towel (at least a double layer is needed, otherwise the bottom part of the bread may become soggy from condensation). Place another layer of paper towel, dampened very slightly, to loosely cover the top of the bread.Why does microwaving bread make it wet?
When wet starch (i.e. dough) heats up (i.e. baked) it becomes partially gelatinized. When you put bread in the microwave oven, the microwaves cause the remaining water in the bread to heat up, and the warm water causes some of the hardened starches to re-gelatinized which makes the bread soft again.Does water in the microwave Help bread?
Luckily, there is, and all you need is water and a microwave/oven. For a slice of bread, take a piece of paper towel and dip it in water so it's damp. Wrap it around the bread, and place the slice on a microwavable plate. Heat it up for 10 seconds.Does microwaving bread make it crispy?
When you're in a pinch, you can use a microwave instead of a toaster. Just use a paper towel and elevate the bread for the best results. Don't overcook! Most bread will crisp up in as little as 30 to 60 seconds.Life Hack - Brining Life back to bread in the Microwave?
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You could try adding some kitchen paper underneath the bread to stop this from happening.
It is likely that the steam from the bread will be condensing on the colder microwave plate which then soaks back into the bread.
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