Fat slows rising.

[dhokeonflint]

I like to experiment with different ingredients to find the right bread recipe. I've found the taste that I was looking for, but it doesn't rise as well. Instead of using 1 cup of water and one cup of milk (it also has a 1/4 of butter in it) would it help the rise if I used 2 cups of water and 1 cup of dried milk? It's an Amish Sweet White bread and it is very rich, I now fat inhibits the rise, but the taste is phenomenal. Thanks in advance.

 

[retired baker]

maybe what you know ain't quite so. ?

 

[Sharzi]

I like to experiment with different ingredients to find the right bread recipe. I've found the taste that I was looking for, but it doesn't rise as well. Instead of using 1 cup of water and one cup of milk (it also has a 1/4 of butter in it) would it help the rise if I used 2 cups of water and 1 cup of dried milk? It's an Amish Sweet White bread and it is very rich, I now fat inhibits the rise, but the taste is phenomenal. Thanks in advance.

Fat doesn't slow rising. I have a recipe that has been in my family for decades and it can be used for bread or pizza crust. It uses Crisco shortening and the more I add, the more it seems to rise. I use very hot water with the yeast and I add a little sugar to it. I don't use milk, just water.