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Figure 8-3.-Sample of sweet dough variations.
LEAVENING.— Baking powder is the chemical
leavening agent used in AFRS quick breads. It is a
double-acting baking powder in which one stage of
leavening occurs in the batter and another occurs while
the product is baking.
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The amount of baking powder used depends on the
type of bakery product, the ingredients, and their
proportions.
Baking powder must be measured
accurately. Too much baking powder produces a coarse
grain and may cause the product to fall after being taken
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