Heat Transfer in Baking

Heat plays a crucial role in baking. It transforms dough into bread by solidifying proteins and caramelizing sugars.

How Heat Affects Baking

• Conduction: Heat moves directly from the oven rack or pan into the dough.
• Convection: Hot air circulates, ensuring even baking.
• Radiation: Heat waves from the oven transfer energy to the surface of the bread.

Different baking temperatures and techniques determine how crispy, soft, or airy bread turns out.