Desired Dough Temperature and British Thermal Units

Dough temperature is important because it directly affects fermentation. Suggested temperatures for certain ingredients are based upon the desired dough temperature (DDT; the DDT is included in each formula). The colder the final temperature of a dough, the longer the fermentation time will be; the warmer the final dough temperature, the more quickly a dough will ferment. The fermentation time directly affects the quality and consistency of the finished product, and impacts production schedules as well, making the desired dough temperature a very important factor in bread baking.