Why are quick breads mixed only until all ingredients are just moistened?
To avoid excess gluten production. Excess gluten formation results in excess carbon dioxide being trapped inside gluten walls; carbon dioxide tries to escape but cannot. This results in a peaked top and interior tunneling.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?