What You Need to Know
The protein content of wheat flour dictates gluten network strength, while hydration levels control dough extensibility. Starch gelatinization during boiling or steaming at 60–100 °C transforms amylose and amylopectin into a translucent matrix, and salt and oil modulate gluten formation and moisture migration.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Gluten network formation and starch gelatinization