Why do bread companies add sugar to bread? [duplicate]

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I have a client who is on a sugar detox/diet. She can't eat any bread because all the bread companies added sugar. Why do bread companies add sugar to their breads?

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Best Answer

Regardless of the ... awkward title of the question: Adding sugar instead of other sweeting agents to bread can have several reasons:

  • flavour (caramelization)
  • texture of the crumb (substituting sugar with another sweetening agent has a big impact on the chewiness of some chocolate cookies. I'm not sure whether the effect of adding sugar to bread has such a great effect)
  • texture of the crust (caramelization)
  • appearance (caramelization makes the crust look browner)
  • "food" for the yeast that makes the dough rise (if yeast is used as a baking agent at all)

Or - in case that the bread is really, really sweet: shelf life.



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Many bread manufactures use yeast and simple, added sugar in order to help the bread rise.

What does extra sugar do to bread?

According to most baking resources, in order to get the best texture and flavor that is typical of leavened bread, dough should be given a second rise before baking. A second rise allows yeast more time to work, which changes the actual fibers within the dough.

Why do you prove bread twice?

Only 4 ingredients are necessary to make yeast bread: flour, water, yeast and salt. There is no need to add sugar when making bread as there is enough food in flour for the yeast to multiply. Sugar, if added, is mostly in the dough for the taste.


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