Gluten Content Dictates Texture and Taste of Baked Goods.
The study looked at how the amount of gluten affects the texture of dough made from wheat flour. They used only water, salt, gluten, and low-gluten flour to make the dough. Gluten is a key protein in wheat flour that affects how the dough behaves. The researchers used a special machine to test the dough's properties. They found that the amount of gluten in the dough changes how it behaves when heated.