The world of dough is vast and complex, difficult to understand by those outside the trade, but always fascinating and multifaceted.
High-hydration doughs, moreover, are a whole different story. To understand them thoroughly requires a great knowledge of the raw materials: water and flour.
BUT WHAT DOES HIGH HYDRATION DOUGHS MEAN?
High-hydration doughs are defined as compounds with a larger water component than classical doughs-all depending on the type and absorption of the flour. The more hydrated the dough is, the more water, evaporating during baking, will allow the volume to increase, thanks in part to theCO2 produced during rising. In conclusion, all this results in a bulky, fluffy product with large honeycombs to make it light.
TO ACHIEVE THESE RESULTS, HOWEVER, KNOWLEDGE OF WATER AND FLOURS IS NOT ENOUGH: THE RIGHT MIXER DOES, INDEED, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
TUFF HYDRO, one of our latest models, was in fact created precisely for high-hydration processing. Our own Christian Trione came to visit us for a day of testing and trials, and we took advantage of it…In conclusion, then, in these four videos we have collected some interesting notions for the Biga, Classic Bread, Roman Shovel and Ciabatta processes: a real basic handbook for using the TUFF HYDRO.
FIRST DOUGH:
THE BIGA
3 minutes, 40 Beats and 8 Tub Turns / Minute.
A pre-ferment that is used to give not only taste, but also fragrance and above all shelf life to the product; The program used here involves only one stage, after which the Biga will have to be stored at 18°C for 24 hours and then inserted at a rate of 30 percent into the final dough.
SECOND DOUGH:
THE ROMAN PALACE.
3 Minutes, 40 Beats and 8 Tub Turns / Minute.
30-minute car stop.
8 Minutes, 55 Beats and 11 Tub Turns / Minute.
10 Minutes, 80 Beats and 14 Tub Turns / Minute.
THIRD BAKING:
THE CIABAT.
2 Minutes, 40 Beats and 8 Tub Turns / Minute.
10 Minutes, 55 Beats and 11 Tub Turns / Minute.
8 Minutes, 70 Beats and 14 Tub Turns / Minute.
FOURTH DOUGH:
THE CLASSIC BREAD
2 Minutes, 40 Beats and 8 Tub Turns / Minute.
10 Minutes, 55 Beats and 11 Tub Turns / Minute.
8 Minutes, 70 Beats and 14 Tub Turns / Minute.
