Why is European bread so hard? What should I do if the European bread is too hard?

European bread looks good and can be fattened, so I bought some and found that the bread is really hard. Why is European bread so hard? What should I do if the European bread is too hard?

The ingredients of European bread are relatively simple, so the crust is relatively hard. Due to different production processes, the crust of some European bread is not only hard but also very thick. When making European bread, people usually try to make the crust thinner by controlling fermentation and spraying steam, so as to turn "hard" into "crisp" by thinning.

The outside of European bread is hard, and everyone is looking for a crispy crust, so they spray water on it, which will make it harder. It will soften after cooling naturally. If you want it to be softer, you can put the bread in a bag or container while it is still hot, so that the steam inside the bread will completely soften the crust during the cooling process.

Soft European bread refers to European bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There are two types of European bread, hard European bread and soft European bread. Traditional hard European bread looks like a hard rock, plain and unpretentious, but the inside is very tough and the more you eat it, the more delicious it tastes. It is generally a bread with lower ingredients. The sugar and fat used in the recipe are less than 4% of the flour. It has the characteristics of being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. So what exactly is soft European bread? Soft European bread: It is generally a bread with higher ingredients. The sugar and fat used in the recipe are about 5%-10% of the flour. The filling is about 20% of the dough. The texture is relatively soft and the appearance is beautiful, but the internal texture is delicate and uniform, and the flavor is sweet and soft.

1. Ice and Fire

Slice the freshly baked Muji European bread while it is still hot and immediately put a piece of butter on it. This is ice and fire. It does not stick to your teeth. The residual heat slightly melts the cold butter. When you eat the butter and European bread together, the outside is crispy and the inside is soft and delicious. The crispy crust and the coarse texture of rye will make you savor the natural rye aroma from the tip of your tongue to your heart.

2. Sandwich

Muji European bread is paired with bacon, salad and vegetables, stacked layer by layer, refreshing and delicious. At this time, you can also add a fried egg, a slice of tomato, a head of lettuce, a slice of cheese... whatever you like, you can add it and eat it together. Layer by layer, super big mouthful, super satisfying!

3. Cheese Hot Dog

What should I do if I buy too much European bread and can't finish it? Everyone knows that if European bread is not stored properly, the remaining European bread will lose some moisture and the taste will be very different from when it was first bought. At this time, most people will throw away the European bread or just eat it. However, with this method, eating European bread is no longer "making do", but "being particular". Cut the European bread into two pieces that are not broken, add a sausage and a little cheese in the middle, squeeze on your favorite sauce, such as salad, etc., put it in the oven to bake it again, and take it out. The skin becomes tougher, and the inside is soft and juicy, and it tastes more delicious.