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Baking Ingredients Functions
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Sugar
Sweetens; creates tenderness and color through caramelization; can help in leavening.
Vegetable Oil
Adds moisture; creates a tender texture in cakes; can substitute for solid fats.
Eggs
Acts as a binder; provides structure and moisture; adds richness and flavor.
Cocoa Powder
Provides chocolate flavor; can contribute to dry structure; contains some fat.
Vinegar
Acidic agent; can enhance leavening with baking soda; adds sharpness to flavor.
Baking Soda
Leavening agent; reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which raises the dough.
Milk
Adds moisture; contributes to flavor and browning due to lactose; helps with structure due to proteins.
Yeast
Leavening agent; a living organism that ferments sugar, producing carbon dioxide gas and alcohol.
Water
Hydrates dry ingredients; activates yeast; provides steam for leavening.
Baking Powder
Leavening agent; contains both an acid and a base, which react to form carbon dioxide when moistened.
Baking Chocolate
Adds chocolate flavor and solid fat; contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
Vanilla Extract
Flavoring agent; adds sweetness and aroma derived from vanilla beans.
Cornstarch
Thickening agent; produces a fine, gel-like consistency when heated with liquids.
Cream of Tartar
Stabilizes beaten egg whites; prevents sugar crystallization; acid component of baking powder.
Buttermilk
Adds acidity; tenderizes gluten; imparts a tangy flavor; reacts with baking soda for leavening.
Butter
Adds fat and flavor; aids in leavening; creates flaky layers in pastries.
Flour
Provides structure; rich in gluten, which gives baked goods their texture.
Salt
Enhances flavor; controls yeast fermentation in bread dough; strengthens gluten structure.
Almond Extract
Flavoring agent; imparts a sweet, nutty flavor characteristic of almonds.
Molasses
Sweetener; adds rich color and strong flavor; contributes to chewiness and moisture.
Shortening
Fat that is solid at room temperature; used to create tender and flaky pastries.
Sour Cream
Adds moisture and fat; provides tangy flavor; activates baking soda with its acidity.
Honey
Natural sweetener; contributes to browning due to sugars; adds moisture and flavor.
Cream Cheese
Adds creaminess and tangy flavor; used for icings, cheesecakes, and as a fat in baking.
Rolled Oats
Adds chewy texture; improves moisture retention; slightly nutty flavor.
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