On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:25:42 -0400, Mike Romain
> wrote:
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>I was under the impression that was the sweetener's purpose, for browning.
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>I have seen no difference in the rise, just the colour.
>
>Mike

Howdy,

There are "styles" to bread, just as there are "styles" of
beer or wine.

Just as a well made India pale ale does not look or taste
the same as a well made porter (and does not have the same
ingredients), a good white sourdough boule is not the same
as a good pumpernickel.

Sugar is an ingredient like any other in that it can change
the look, texture, and taste of the bread in which it is
used.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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