Dropped $40 on a digital scale and my bread finally turned out right

I kept getting flat dense loaves for months. I was using measuring cups and guessing on flour amounts. Finally bought a cheap digital scale from Target for $40 and weighed everything exactly. First loaf came out perfect with a good rise and soft crumb. Has anyone else had a similar experience where a simple tool fixed their baking?

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jesse9883d ago

I guess if spending $40 on a scale is what it takes to make a decent loaf, then fine. But baking bread has been done for centuries without digital scales measuring out every last gram. My grandmother never weighed a thing in her life and her bread was always perfect. People used their hands, their eyes, and some basic common sense. It feels like a lot of fuss over something that should just come with practice. Maybe the problem wasn't the measuring cups, maybe it was the recipe or the technique.

linda6263d ago

Your grandma probably used a coffee cup or a handful as her measure though, @jesse988.