Breads - the Modern vs the Real

The breads of today are laden with improvers, preservatives and pre-mixes for standardization of taste and texture. The commercial bakers love these, as they provide a quick fix solution to their problems - good rise, perfection in product feel and speed in processing.

However, i am sure we all remember the times that our mothers would keep the dough half-mixed and standing for sometime, doing other chores while the flour and water interacted with each other. Post this, they would knead the dough into a smooth ball and let it stand for sometime under a wet cloth, muslin maybe. After an hour, this dough would be made into breads - chapatis, naans, roti or even baked delights like breads. The smell, taste and the mouth feel of these were incredible.

 Brings back amazing memories, No ? Maybe a recognizable aroma of fresh food and love.

Modern industrial processing prioritizes efficiency, speed and standardization over everything else. Hence, these patient processes are lost. Chemical additives for the desired effect are added.

These contain Datem, Calcium propionate and many other improvers that are harmful.

Hence, at Indibakes, we strive to remove these from our breads and deliver you the bread as it is meant to be