Tag: Rich dough

According to baking experts, 'enriched' doughs are those that contain extra ingredients beyond the standard flour, water, yeast, and salt. The most famous and delicious example of a bread that is heavily enriched with butter is the French brioche, known for its soft crumb and rich flavor profile.

By definition, soft, tender bread products like dinner rolls are made from a rich or 'enriched' dough, while crustier breads like baguettes are made from a lean dough. This fundamental difference in dough composition has a significant impact on texture, flavor, and, most importantly for a nutrition diet, the overall fat and calorie content.