Lets knock around the idea of using a Tangzhong with The Bread Lab's, Affordable Loaf.
TFL user, WooWoo, brought up the idea of using the Tangzhong with the whole wheat bread. I thought it could be genius! For those that are not familiar with the Affordable Bread Project, check this out.
Here are a few thoughts and hopefully others will join in with pros, cons, and other suggestions.
- would it make the bread softer
- might make the bread sweeter if oats were used. Result, maybe less honey?
- will it keep the loaf fresher, longer
- what should we expect if the tangzhong used whole wheat, potato, oats, or any other ingredients
Since the goal of the Affordable Loaf is less staling, softer chew, mild flavor - something that a child might eat, how do you foresee a Tangzhong working with this bread?
I appreciate the input and help of others.
"I get by with a little help from my friends"
Danny
Here is a link for the King Arthur website concerning the Tangzhong.
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2018/03/26/introduction-to-tangzhong
Another King Arthur link on converting a formula to Tangzhong.
https://www.amazon.com/Flexzilla-HFZG550YW-Garden-Lightweight-Drinking/dp/B003TFE7ZM/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Garden+hose&qid=1551287372&s=gateway&sr=8-7
I’ve used a Tangzhong on a number of occasions. For those that like soft white bread or rolls, this formula is killer.
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/51372/hokkaido-milk-bread-unreal
If you scroll down the page , you’ll find a screen shot of the spreadsheet.