Prepare yeasted dough products.

Preparation should include

  • identifying the type of yeast product to be prepared
  • selecting the ingredients
  • assembling mise en place
  • scaling the ingredients
  • mixing and kneading the ingredients
  • fermenting
  • dividing the dough
  • rounding the dough
  • bench-resting the dough
  • shaping the dough
  • panning the dough
  • proofing the dough
  • baking the dough
  • cooling the product
  • storing the product.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What role does temperature play in yeast dough production?
  • How does fermentation affect the texture of the dough?
  • What is the difference between proofing and fermentation?
  • What are the basic types of yeast dough?
  • What is the straight-dough method?
  • What is the purpose of washes?
  • What is the purpose of kneading?

Communication

  • How can the importance of proper mise en place be communicated to employees?
  • How can proper procedures and techniques for yeasted products be communicated to employees?

Leadership

  • How can the importance of accurate measurement and scaling be emphasized to employees?
  • How does production of a yeast bread affect a day's workflow?

Management

  • How can the facility be designed to provide more efficient fermentation?
  • How does accuracy of measurement affect food cost and waste?
  • When should rapid-rise yeast be used rather than active dry yeast? When should fresh yeast be used?