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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Low‑temperature slow baking extends the dough’s time within the starch gelatinisation window, producing a moist, open crumb while limiting Maillard browning.
Origin: French and Italian (Traditional pre‑industrial) — France, Italy
See full technique reference →During the 90‑120 °C phase, starch granules swell and amylose leaches, allowing the crumb to set gradually. Yeast remains active at ~30‑35 °C, generating CO₂ and ethanol that contribute to flavor and oven‑spring. A brief high‑heat blast (≈230 °C) then triggers Maillard reactions for crust formation.
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinisation and amylose leaching (followed by Maillard browning at high heat)
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