SUGAR'S FUNCTION IN BAKING

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SUGAR AND SWEETNESS

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THE FUNCTION OF SUGAR IN BAKING

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BAKED GOOD STRUCTURE

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GOLDEN-BROWN BAKE COLORS

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SUGAR'S FUNCTION IN BAKING

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Sugar is a huge proponent to making baked goods taste delicious.

SUGAR AND SWEETNESS

The forefront of sugar in baking is, of course, its added sweetness to any bake.

THE FUNCTION OF SUGAR IN BAKING

Today, we’re exploring the uses of sugar and some of its essential functions.

BAKED GOOD STRUCTURE

Sugar acts as a counterbalance to gluten-forming proteins. It bonds with water, so sugar pulls moisture away from other starches and proteins.

GOLDEN-BROWN BAKE COLORS

Did you know that that golden-brown color you’re looking for as a signifier that your quick breads are done appears because of sugar?

AS A PRESERVATIVE

Sugar helps combat spoiling of the jar’s contents by holding and attracting water molecules instead, denying water to microorganisms that could spoil your food.

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