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Refrigerated dough
Assignee: Pillsbury Co
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Filing: 1983-08-01
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Granted: 1985-07-02
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Expires: 2003-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A refrigerated dough is provided which contains a volatilizable edible substance having a vaporization temperature of less than about 200 DEG F. and a packed specific volume of greater than about 1.25 cc/gm. The dough provides higher specific volumes upon baking. The dough is at least partially chemically leavened and is adapted for containment in a container for storage under refrigerated conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Atwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:04
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21D; A21D10/00; A21D10/02; A21D10/025; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D6/00; A21D6/001; A23; A23B; A23B40/00; A23B40/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A fresh dough product contained in a container and being at least partially chemically leavened, said dough product including wheat flour, water, and chemical leaveners in amounts adequate to form a dough adapted for making bread like items, said dough product including: a volatilizable edible substance having a vaporization temperature of less than about 200° F. in an amount sufficient to produce at least about 6.5×10 -5 moles of gas per gram of dough, in the container based on a 15% gas retention value, and said dough having a packed specific volume in the container above about 1.25 cc/gm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A fresh dough product contained in a container and being at least partially chemically leavened, said dough product including wheat flour, water, and chemical leaveners in amounts adequate to form a dough adapted for making bread like items, said dough product including: a volatilizable edible substance having a vaporization temperature of less than about 200° F. in an amount sufficient to produce at least about 6.5×10 -5 moles of gas per gram of dough, in the container based on a 15% gas retention value, and said dough having a packed specific volume in the container above about 1.25 cc/gm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 1 wherein said volatilizable substance is present in an amount sufficient to produce at least about 1.1×10 -4 moles of gas per gram of dough, in the container based on a 15% gas retention value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 1 wherein said volatilizable substance is present in an amount sufficient to produce at least about 2.2×10 -4 moles of gas per gram of dough in the container based on a 15% gas retention value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said volatilizable substance is liquid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 4 wherein said volatilizable substance is an edible alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.35 cc/gm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.45 cc/gm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 5 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.35 cc/gm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fresh dough as set forth in claim 8 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.45 cc/gm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
91 words
A fresh dough product contained in a container and being at least partially chemically leavened, said dough product including wheat flour, water, and chemical leaveners in amounts adequate to form a dough adapted for making bread like items, said dough product including: a volatilizable liquid having a vaporization temperature of less than about 200° F. present in an amount above about 0.3% by weight of dough, in the container based on a 15% gas retention value, and said dough having a packed specific volume in the container above about 1.25 cc/gm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
91 words
A fresh dough product contained in a container and being at least partially chemically leavened, said dough product including wheat flour, water, and chemical leaveners in amounts adequate to form a dough adapted for making bread like items, said dough product including: a volatilizable liquid having a vaporization temperature of less than about 200° F. present in an amount above about 0.3% by weight of dough, in the container based on a 15% gas retention value, and said dough having a packed specific volume in the container above about 1.25 cc/gm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 10 wherein said volatilizable liquid is present in an amount above about 0.5% by weight of dough in the container based on a 15% gas retention value.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 10 wherein said volatilizable liquid is present in an amount above about 1% by weight of dough in the container based on the 15% gas retention value.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 10, 11 or 12 wherein said volatilizable liquid is an edible alcohol.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 13 wherein said edible alcohol is ethanol.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fresh dough is set forth in claim 10, 11 or 12 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.35 cc/gm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 10, 11 or 12 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.45 cc/gm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fresh dough product as set forth in claim 14 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.35 cc/gm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fresh dough as set forth in claim 14 wherein said packed specific volume is above about 1.45 cc/gm.
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