How do I adjust cooking time for smaller batch of bread?
I've been making this recipe for bread that I really like, but it yields more than I'd like to make at a time. I'm wondering if I were to cut the recipe by half, how would I adjust the cooking time?
Here's the current recipe:
40g fresh yeast
600ml warm water
1kg bread flour
18g salt
You proof it once for 2 hours, shape it, and once again proof for another hour. Then you cook it in a dutch oven in an oven heated to 480º F for 30 minutes and then 450º F for another 30 minutes.
Best Answer
Your best bet is to use a thermometer. Most bread is done when the internal temperature hits 190F (88c). Some people will bake longer because they enjoy a more browned crust. If it were me, I would keep your first bake step the same. Once you reduce the heat, the second step might not take as long. I might check the temperature at 15 minutes to see where it is.
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You can just bake these as normal.” However, if you're baking a smaller loaf of bread or cake, you will need to shorten the bake time. “Start with no more than half of the recommended time on the recipe,” says Nelson.Do smaller loaves need less time to bake?
Multiple loaves: In larger ovens, there may not be much extra time needed, but in smaller ones (or if baking without a stone), you may need to increase baking time by 10% to 20%.How do you adjust cooking time for mini loaves?
This depends on exactly how large your pans are. We would suggest baking one test loaf first, and reducing the oven temperature about 25 degrees from the temperature in the recipe. Then we would bake for about 25 minutes, then check with a toothpick every five minutes after that.How do you adjust cooking times for different size loaf pans?
Just increase the oven temp by 25 degrees F and decrease the bake time by a quarter. In this particular example, since your pan is 1 inch larger, more surface area will be exposed. The liquid in the cake batter will evaporate quicker, which means it will bake faster.What is the baking time for mini loaf pans?
We've done all the research for you to look no further on how long to bake recipes in mini loaf pans. Most recipes say to bake your mini loaf pan goodies at about 350 degrees Fahrenheit for between 20- 28 minutes.How to scale bread recipes to fit your pan | baker's percentage
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