The 8 basic baking ingredients by Maddix Lund

Flour

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Adds structure to baked goods

Example: All-purpose flour

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Serves as a solvent and dispersing agent

Example: Water

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Keeps baked goods from drying out, keeps baked goods softer.

Example: Brown Sugar

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Contributes to the tenderness of a product as it prevents flour from absorbing water

Example: Butter

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Enhances the flavour of baked goods

Example: Vanilla

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Stabilizing the yeast fermentation, strengthening dough and enhancing the flavor of the final product

Example: Table salt

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Create structure and stabilty in a batter, add moisture to baked goods.

Example: Eggs

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Causes the dough to expand

Example: Yeast