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    Published: Dec 22, 2011 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 18 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Dough Enhancer

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    I received an email from Jim, a reader who had purchased a Bosch Universal Plus. He had questions about my Whole Wheat Bread Recipe. He asked what type of yeast I use and where I purchase dough enhancer and I thought these questions might be of interest to others.

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    The most economical place in our area to purchase yeast is Sam's Club. It is the Fleischmann's Instant Yeast and costs $4.68 for 2 x 16oz bags.

    Once opened, I transfer the yeast from the bag to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It lasts for a long time!

    While you may purchase dough enhancer, the most economical is the following homemade recipe.

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    Dough Enhancer

    Cultured Palate

    This enhancer helps soften whole wheat doughs.

    4.57 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 6 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 8 mins

    Course Breads
    Cuisine American

    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 13 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • ¾ cups lecithin powder or granules
    • 3 Tbsp. pure vitamin C powder
    • 2 Tbsp. ground ginger
    • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch organic

    Instructions

     

    • Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
    • Use 1 Tbsp. of dough enhancer for a 4 loaf recipe. Adjust the amount when making more or less loaves.

    Notes

    Makes approximately ¾ cup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 2gPotassium: 19mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.5mg

    Keyword kitchen tip, technique
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Ratio

    This is used at about 1 tablespoon per 4 cups - or ½ tablespoon per 2 cups.

    See this recipe for whole wheat sprouted bread.

    Dough enhancer vs. conditioner

    These are two terms that refer to the same thing.

    Both as used to enhance or condition bread's taste, texture and baking process.

    Is this gluten free?

    Yes! The enhancer is gluten-free, but the rest of the bread recipe may not be.

    Variations

    There's a number of things you can add to bread to alter it's texture and taste, including:

    • Apple cider vinegar: for helping the yeast, and overall health (same amount per loaf as yeast)
    • Vitamin C: also assists yeast (note: only use apple cider vinegar OR vitamin C)
    • Lecithin: softer texture, natural preservative (½ teaspoon per loaf)
    • Ginger: fluffier, and mild preservative (¼ teaspoon per loaf)
    • Potato flakes: fluffier texture (¼ cup per loaf)

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    1. Pat says

      December 23, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      Great recipe, but my real question is about the Bosch. DO you have any suggestions for a place to acquire one for my wife that would be a good deal? I have seen these things in action and know we could really use it. Great for making homemade bread. I am also enjoying your post about your family. Having grown up in a large one myself,(Seven kids) I can relate quite a bit. Lots of fun.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        January 01, 2012 at 9:12 pm

        Hi Pat,
        Pleasant Hill Grain is a great place to purchase a Bosch. I am not affiliated with them, they just have great prices as well as good customer service.

        Reply
    2. shirley prince callahan says

      July 29, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      do you have a cook book with all of the recipes in it. I would love to purchase it if you have one published
      thank you
      shirley

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        July 30, 2014 at 3:30 pm

        Shirley, I would love to publish a cookbook someday but do not have one yet! Thanks for asking!

        Reply
    3. christie says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:21 am

      I would like to know why the ginger is added to the dough enhancer? Is it absolutely necessary and does it change the flavor of the bread. I don't particularly care for ginger. Thank you

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        October 22, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        Christie, the ginger does not affect the flavor of the bread - you are using so little of it you will never know it is there - but it does make a difference in how the bread rises and its texture.

        Reply
    4. Wanda says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Hi Dina-Marie,
      I've been researching homemade dough enhancer. Your suggestion is the one I feel more accessible, just 4 basic ingredients. I tried it and really really like it. The texture is just like store bought. Thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Christy says

      February 24, 2016 at 12:55 am

      Hello. Do you think it would be alright to substitute arrowroot powder for the cornstarch?

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        February 24, 2016 at 8:18 am

        Christy, I have never done it but I would certainly try it! If you do, please let us know how it worked!

        Reply
    6. Claudia Mortensen says

      April 17, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you for your dough enhancer recipe. I am anxious to try it out. I make all of our bread and would like to know if you have some recipes to share. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        April 17, 2019 at 5:32 pm

        Claudia, so glad it helps! I do have several bread recipes: Whole Wheat Bread, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Bread Bowls, Sourdough Bread English Muffins.

        Reply
    7. Lorna Dopson says

      August 02, 2019 at 6:04 am

      Hello Dina-Marie

      I don't care for brown bread. Would the enhancer be alright with white bread? I used to use soft bread enhancer till the manufacturer removed some of the ingredients (so I was told) and the enhancer is now a failure. I have made four loaves so far since I bought the new batch and they have all turned out heavy and sticky dough. Awful!

      I would appreciate a response via e-mail so that I can make this recipe and use it asap.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        August 10, 2019 at 11:16 am

        Lorna, I would think it would be fine - if you try it, please let me know!

        Reply
    8. Lephoinc says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Wow thank you so much for great recipes. I bought and tried all brand bread enhancers out there and nothing come close to your. I bake fresh baquette every for my restaurant thank to you my bread look and tast great thanks again.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        August 24, 2019 at 7:09 am

        Lephoinc, so glad it helped!

        Reply
    9. Becca says

      September 02, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Hi! How much would I use per cup of flour? I am making a single loaf (appx 1.bs) of sourdough made with 100% fresh ground flour. Since your recipe says per 4 loaves, I’m not sure how much flour if in your four loaves. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 04, 2019 at 10:44 am

        Becca, I would divide the total amount by 4 to make one loaf. I hope this helps!

        Reply
      • Billy says

        May 07, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        I have the same question, how much enhancer per cup of flour?

        Reply

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