With the two-step mixing method, after mixing your dry ingredients – flour, salt, sugar, yeast – you mix a limited amount of liquid (milk) in the presence of sugar. Sugar inhibits gluten formation by stealing some of the liquid that would normally activate gluten.
What dough kneading methods are there?
There are three different methods to mix the ingredients for yeast breads: the straight dough method, the modified smooth dough method, and the batter method. The straight dough method is the easiest of all bread baking methods.
What are the 3 mixing methods for quick breads?
There are three mixing methods used to make quick breads and batters, the stir-fry method (muffins), the cream method, and the biscuit method.