What is a good bread recipe for light bread, but able to be shaped?
I've started this thing for Easter where I bake bread and mold it into the shape of a bunny. Last year the bread turned out really hard and was hard to eat. How can I be able to shape it but have the bread soft when it's cooked?
Best Answer
Do you want to use (more or less) the same bread recipe for flavor reasons? If so, coating the outside with oil or butter can help maintain softness. Also, adding or increasing oil/butter to the recipe itself (in place or in addition to moisture from water/milk) can make it more generally pliable.
Alternatively, perhaps a challah loaf may work better. I make it frequently, although I'm usually just braiding it instead of making a more complex shape like a bunny. It will get a crunchy crust on it when baked, but the inside should be quite soft. (Plus it's an egg bread, which seems nice for Easter.)
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How do I get more structure in my bread?
Rule of thumb; longer mixing gives a tight and more regular crumb structure, shorter mixing (with help of stretch and folds) give a more irregular open crumb structure.What makes bread fluffy and light?
Carbon dioxide is responsible for all the bubbles that make holes in bread, making it lighter and fluffier. Because gas is created as a result of yeast growth, the more the yeast grows, the more gas in the dough and the more light and airy your bread loaf will be.How do you make bread lighter and airy?
For a light and airy crumb structure, it is best to use bread flour. The protein content found in bread flour is higher than all purpose flour. When hydrated, protein transforms into gluten so with more gluten available, the dough will naturally hold more gas. Different flour brands will have varying gluten qualities.Can you make bread into any shape?
Bread dough can be shaped for a loaf pan simply by pushing the dough into an oval shape that is approximately the length of the pan. The dough will conform to the shape of the pan during the second rising period.How To Make A Super Soft Milk Bread Loaf | Easy To Make
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