Dough conditioner is a popular ingredient used by bakers to enhance the quality and texture of their bread dough. It helps to strengthen the gluten and starch in the dough, resulting in smoother, longer-lasting loaves of bread. Proper storage of dough conditioner is essential to ensure its effectiveness and maintain its quality. In this article, we will discuss the importance of storing dough conditioner properly and provide some tips and guidelines for optimal results.
To learn more about dough conditioner, check out our article, “The Importance of Dough Conditioner in Baking Bread: Types, Ingredients, and Tips”.
What is Dough Conditioner?
Dough conditioner is a blend of ingredients that help to improve the quality and texture of bread dough. It typically contains calcium sulfate, L-cysteine hydrochloride, and ascorbic acid, which are all common ingredients used to strengthen gluten and starch in the dough. By adding dough conditioner to flour dough, bakers can create better-tasting dough with a more consistent texture.
Why is Proper Storage Important?
Proper storage of dough conditioner is essential to maintain its quality and effectiveness. Exposure to air, moisture, and heat can degrade the quality of the dough conditioner, leading to less desirable results when used in baking. Using expired or improperly stored dough conditioner can also result in inconsistencies in the texture and quality of the bread dough.
How to Store Dough Conditioner Properly
To ensure optimal results when using dough conditioner, it is important to store it properly. Here are some tips and guidelines for storing dough conditioner:
- Store in an airtight container: To protect the dough conditioner from exposure to air and moisture, store it in an airtight container.
- Keep in a cool, dry place: Store the container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer: While some ingredients can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, dough conditioner is not one of them. Storing it in the refrigerator or freezer can result in degradation of the quality and effectiveness of the product.
Our Recommended Storage Method for Scratch Premium Dough Conditioner
We recommend storing our Scratch Premium Dough Conditioner in its original packaging. Here are some guidelines for optimal storage:
- Store in a cool, dry place: Keep the package in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- Seal the package tightly after each use: To prevent exposure to air and moisture, seal the package tightly after each use.
By following these guidelines, you can help preserve the quality and effectiveness of our dough conditioner.
Storing dough conditioner properly is essential to ensure optimal results when baking with it. Exposure to air, moisture, and heat can degrade the quality of the product, leading to less desirable results in the bread dough. By following our tips and guidelines, you can help maintain the quality and effectiveness of your dough conditioner, resulting in better-tasting bread dough with a more consistent texture.