Water absorption is the amount of water taken up by flour to achieve the desired consistency and create a quality end-product. It is the optimal amount of water you can add to a dough before it becomes too sticky to process. Water absorption is usually defined by flour weight.| BAKERpedia
Sourdough is a method of breadmaking that requires special fermentation by bacteria and wild yeast to provide a sour, or acidic taste in bread.| BAKERpedia
In baking, fermentation happens when yeast and bacteria convert sugars mainly into carbon dioxide. This is what casues the dough to rise.| BAKERpedia
An enzyme is a protein catalyst that facilitates chemical changes in biological systems. In bakery systems, they can act as dough conditioners, fermentation enhancers and anti-staling agents. They can eliminate undesirable additives for clean label baking.| BAKERpedia
Emulsifiers are surface-active agents that stabilize immiscible dispersions like water and oil. Various emulsifiers are used in food and bakery formulas such as lecithin, mono- and di-glycerides, DATEM, SSL and CSL.| BAKERpedia