Meaning of tangzhong | Babel Free

Definitions

A paste (a type of scald) made of flour cooked in water or milk used in breadmaking to improve the texture of bread.

Examples

“This bread’s feather-light texture comes from using a tangzhong, or “water roux,” which originated in Japanese baking but was popularized throughout Asia and beyond by the Taiwanese pastry chef Yvonne Chen.”

“It occurred to us that all of these tangzhong properties that were so useful in breadmaking might also be useful in cookies.”

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