Advantages & Challenges of Straight Dough

Advantages of Straight Dough

The straight dough method has several advantages:

• Easier to start production without early preparation of sponges or pre-ferments.
• Less labor required compared to other methods.
• Tighter and more uniform crumb structure.
• Quick processing time from start to finish.
• Flexibility for last-minute product changes.
• Lower capital investment required for bakery startups.

Challenges of Straight Dough

Despite its advantages, the straight dough method has some drawbacks:

• Higher mixing times and greater energy usage.
• Increased wear and tear on the dough.
• More dough conditioners required to ensure proper machinability.
• Not ideal for clean-label trends, as it requires more processing aids.
• Lower yield and higher yeast usage compared to sponge and dough methods.