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— Angel Food

Ingredients:

Polveri:
240g Fecola di patate
40g Amido di tapioca
20g Farina di riso
40g Zucchero
7g Sale
30g ANGEL MIX 3.0

Liquidi:
170g Acqua fredda
20g Olio di semi

Per sfogliare:
180g Melange (un misto di burro e margarina) per sfoglia

Preparation:

Riunire tutte le polveri nella ciotola dell'impastatrice e avviarla a bassa velocità usando preferibilmente l'accessorio "a foglia".

Versare a filo i liquidi e aumentare a velocità media alta, continuando a lavorare per 5/6 minuti. Di tanto in tanto e a macchina ferma, pulire i lati della ciotola usando una spatola e riportando l'impasto al centro.
E' importante ottenere un composto liscio, omogeneo, sodo e ovviamente senza grumi.

Nel frattempo formare un rettangolo con la melange, portandola ad uno spessore di circa 1cm. Non è necessario che sia un rettangolo estremamente preciso, è sufficiente che lo spessore sia uniforme. Se la temperatura ambiente è particolarmente elevata, può essere d'aiuto lasciarla 3/4 minuti in congelatore prima della fase di sfogliatura.

Trasferire l'impasto sul tavolo, e aiutandosi con l'amido di riso come spolvero, stendere con il mattarello un rettangolo stretto e lungo dallo spessore di 8mm, sufficiente ad inserire al centro il "panetto" di melange e a ricoprirlo con l'impasto rimasto libero. E' il classico sistema per incassare la parte grassa in un impasto laminato per pasta sfoglia.

Dare 1 giro doppio (da "quattro") + 1 giro semplice (da "tre") + 1 giro doppio (da "quattro") sempre allo spessore di 10mm, senza riposi o pause tra un giro e l'altro e cercando di non usare troppo amido di riso (in tal caso avere l'accortezza di spazzolare via la parte in eccesso). In caso di dubbi su come eseguire questa operazione, si possono consultare i nostri video tutorial disponibili gratuitamente sul canale YouTube di Angel Food.

Stendere l'impasto allo spessore di 8mm (pizzette, sfogliatine, ventagli di sfoglia, ecc.) oppure 6mm (cannoncini di sfoglia, grissini sfogliati), in base alla tipologia di prodotto che si vuole preparare.
In alternativa è possibile arrotolare la pasta sfoglia avvolgendola in un foglio di carta da forno, chiuderla in un sacchetto e conservarla in congelatore fino a 30 giorni oppure in frigorifero fino a 4/5 giorni.

Per usare la sfoglia, toglierla dal frigorifero o dal congelatore con largo anticipo in modo che possa essere srotolata - una volta arrivata a temperatura ambiente - senza rischiare che si 'strappi'.
La cottura - che dipende dalla tipologia, dal formato e dalla grandezza del prodotto preparato - indicativamente va effettuata a 200°C per 15/25 minuti.

Remember that times and temperatures indicated may change based on various factors, such as type of equipment, product sizes, etc. and that the liquids indicated in the recipe may need to be adjusted based on the degree of hydration of the flours and starches used.

Notes:

Se si vuole aumentare la durata in frigorifero si consiglia di aggiungere qualche goccia di succo di limone o di acido citrico all'impasto, questo ne ritarderà l'ossidazione.

Si consiglia di evitare la congelazione del prodotto cotto. E' di gran lunga preferibile congelare il prodotto preparato e pronto per il forno, da cuocere non appena arrivato a temperatura ambiente.

Durante le prime fasi di lavorazione in planetaria, l'impasto può sembrare troppo secco e difficile da amalgamare, risultando "bricioloso". È importante non aggiungere liquidi, per evitare di comprometterne la consistenza. Dopo qualche minuto, otterrai un composto liscio, sodo ed elastico. Abbi pazienza!

Per ottenere un pastello perfetto, l'impasto deve risultare plastico e compatto, mai troppo morbido o secco. Anche seguendo la ricetta alla lettera, può essere necessario adattare l'acqua, perché farine e amidi assorbono i liquidi in modo diverso. Il consiglio? Inizia con piccole quantità, come quelle suggerite, per evitare sprechi se qualcosa non va come previsto.

Any doubts? Read here!

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angel Mix?

Angel Mix is a concentrated powder additive, gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, soy-free, and 100% vegan. It is used for the preparation of all types of gluten-free sweet or savory doughs, both with margarine and butter.

What is Baker Mix?

Baker Mix is a concentrated powder additive, gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, soy-free, and 100% vegan. It is used for the preparation of gluten-free baked goods such as bread, focaccia, bagels, donuts, buns, brioche, etc., etc.

What can I dust the work surface with to prevent the dough from sticking?

For laminated doughs, such as puff pastry, croissant, etc., the use of rice starch, or tapioca starch or potato starch, in this preferential order, is IMPERATIVE. The use of flour of any type and granularity, which alters the composition of the dough making it dry and creating micro fractures on its surface, must be ABSOLUTELY avoided.

For doughs of bread, pizza, etc., the use of any type of starch is recommended, but it is also possible to use very fine flour if possible.

In any case, it is recommended to use only the strictly necessary amount for the processing and to remove the excess, especially during the preparation of laminated doughs.

Why don't you use cornstarch in recipes?

Because we want to offer an alternative to the usual ready-to-use industrial mixes, which are largely made up of corn starch.

Proposing recipes based on this same ingredient would be inconsistent with our vision.

Of course, those who prefer can replace potato starch with corn starch. It is an inexpensive and easy-to-find ingredient, but it tends to dry out products more quickly.

The truth is that with Baker Mix you save compared to the ready-made mixes available on the market, even when using better and more expensive raw materials.

In short, it's hard to do better!

Can I use fresh eggs and milk instead of powdered ones?

Sure, although the use of powdered ingredients is preferable because it allows for more precise standardization of all production phases and is much faster in a professional environment.

However, know that 10g of whole egg powder corresponds to a medium egg, weighing 40 grams shelled (in fact, to reconstitute 10g of egg powder, 30g of water is needed).

8g of egg yolk powder corresponds to 1 yolk, reconstituted with 8g of water.

While 10g of powdered milk should be considered as 100g of milk, since 90g of water must be added to reconstitute it.

Are powdered eggs better or fresh ones?

It depends.

Powdered eggs ensure greater production efficiency and easier logistical management.

But fresh eggs guarantee a more stable and resilient structure both during leavening and baking. Especially with rich and/or "heavy" doughs (such as Colomba, Pandoro, etc.), they are preferable.

Is powdered milk better or fresh milk?

All else being equal in quality, powdered milk is preferable because it is more "convenient" to handle even logistically, and it has a more intense flavor since it is in powder form. By "playing" with hydration, it is indeed possible to accentuate or reduce the intensity of its taste in the product.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, but without completely changing the recipe, you can for example replace starches and flours.
Or you can replace sugar with cane sugar or coconut sugar.
Or use seed oil instead of EVO oil, and vice versa.
Obviously, you need to take these changes into account and possibly recalibrate the hydration of the recipe or specific procedures.

You can also enrich the recipe with your personal touch: add chopped black olives to the bread recipe, or put a pinch of cinnamon in your brioche, etc.

Our recipes mainly serve as a source of inspiration rather than a strict cookbook to follow.

And if you have any doubts, contact us!

Do I need a mixer?

Yes, although it is possible to prepare doughs by hand or with household appliances, the use of a dough mixer is strongly recommended, even if not professional, but one that can guarantee sufficient working intensity to properly prepare the doughs.

Is it really necessary to knead doughs prepared with Baker Mix for a long time?

Yes, because working the dough for a long time at medium-high speed helps to overcome the initial stiffness of the fibers and hydrocolloids, making the dough smoother, more homogeneous, and softer.

Can I freeze the raw dough?

Yes, you can freeze the freshly made and already portioned product BEFORE the proofing stage. However, keep in mind that the yeast in the dough will not survive more than 20/25 days, so the product should be consumed before this period.
Simply thaw the product in the refrigerator - well covered to prevent drying on the surface - for at least 12 hours, after which it can be handled like a freshly made product (i.e., proofing and baking).

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