THE intention of this book is to provide a guide for potential management and supervisors and for those who wish to understand the fundamental principles of biscuit manufacture. It does not set out to be a learned treatise. The purpose of the book is to simplify and explain processes and materials so that the 'mystique'is replaced by logic. Once the mystique is removed the biscuit maker is one step closer to anticipating and solving problems. In attempting to cover this subject within one concise volume, it is difficult to avoid over-simplification or generalisation, and apologies must be offered in advance where these occur. To wallow in the fine details of specialisation is to defeat the object of the book, and less would be achieved if the issues were confused. The reader's attention is drawn to the interpretation of formulae (recipes). Raw materials, equipment, methods, processes, and conditions vary considerably; the formulae are intended as blue prints from which, with a knowledge of the materials and aims of the processes, and by trial and error, a biscuit can be produced bearing some semblance to the original. All formulae should be interpreted in conjunction with the 'Guide to using formulae' at the beginning of Chapter 12. As the biscuit industry advances towards complete automation, plant and equipment become more advanced and sophisticated.

Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Production, Second Edition is a practical reference that brings a complete description of the process and equipment necessary for automated food production in the food/biscuit industry. The book describes the existing and emerging technologies in biscuit making and production, making it a valuable asset to R&D personnel and students in food technology and engineering areas. The second edition brings 370 new photos and images for updated equipment. Additional chapters covering energy usage and baking efficiency are also included, along with data on energy usage and energy saving. Iain Davidson shares his almost 50 years of experience in the biscuit baking industry worldwide with students, researchers or people joining a biscuit making company. - Describes the process and equipment needed for cookie and biscuit making - Includes protocols for baking, potential issues, and how to resolve them - Covers ingredients, dough mixing, dough forming, lamination, baking, and packaging - Explores reducing gas consumption with a heat recovery system - Provides practical information for applications, including protocols, equipment, and case studies

This sequence of manuals addresses key issues such as quality, safety and reliability for those working and training in the manufacture of biscuits, cookies and crackers. Each manual provides a self-sufficient guide to a key topic, full of practical advice on problem-solving and troubleshooting drawn from over 30 years in the industry. What Happens in a Baking Oven o Types of Ovens o Post-Oven Processes o Cooling o Handling o Troubleshooting Tips This manual describes what is involved in baking and cooling biscuits from dough pieces that have been placed on the oven band.

Duncan Manley has over thirty years' experience in the biscuit industry and during this period has collected recipes and examples of best practice from the leading manufacturers of biscuit, cracker and cookie products throughout the world. In his new book Manley has put together a comprehensive collection of over 150 recipes to provide technologists, managers and product development specialists with a unique and invaluable reference book.Development activity is essential for all companies but it is potentially very expensive. This unique new book will enable research and development staff to benefit from the experiences of other manufacturers in new product development. It also provides an invaluable resource for production managers who wish to investigate improvements and cost reductions for existing lines.The book begins by investigating some of the key variables in effective recipe development. It then presents a series of recipes for hard-dough products such as crispbread and crackers, short-dough biscuits and cookies, extruded and deposited dough products. Further chapters include recipes for sponge biscuits, wafers and secondary processes such as icing and chocolate coating. A final chapter covers the important area of dietetic products, including recipes for reduced fat and sugar biscuits and products for particular groups such as diabetics and babies.Biscuit, cracker and cookie recipes for the food industry provides unparalleled access to best practice in the industry, and a wealth of ideas for product developers and production managers. It will be an essential resource. - Take advantage of over thirty years of industry experience - Compare your recipes with over 150 included in this book - improve, refine and experiment - Enhance your product development process with sample recipes from all areas of this industry including cream crackers, pretzels, sponge drop biscuits, plain biscuits, wafers and secondary processing products such as icing, jam, marshmallow and chocolate

Bourbons. Custard Creams. Rich Tea. Jammie Dodgers. Chocolate Digestives. Shortbread. Ginger snaps. Which is your favourite? British people eat more biscuits than any other nation; they are as embedded in our culture as fish and chips or the Sunday roast. We follow the humble biscuit's transformation from durable staple for sailors, explorers and colonists to sweet luxury for the middling classes to comfort food for an entire nation. Like an assorted tin of biscuits, this charming and beautifully illustrated book has something to offer for everyone, combining recipes for hardtack and macaroons, Shrewsbury biscuits and Garibaldis, with entertaining and eye-opening vignettes of social history.

Biscuit Baking Technology, Second Edition, is a reference book for senior managers and staff involved in industrial scale biscuit baking. It covers the biscuit industry process, ingredients, formulations, besides design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of the baking ovens. Written by an expert on the biscuit baking industry, the book is a complete manual guide that will help engineering, production and purchasing managers and staff in the biscuit industry to make the best decisions on oven efficiency purchasing. - Thoroughly explores the engineering of baking, details biscuit baking equipments, oven specifications, installation, operation and maintenance - The second edition expands chapters 1 to 3, detailing basic biscuit process, product range, ingredients and process changes during baking. All the chapters have been reorganized and updated - Provides details of best industry practice for safety, hygiene and maintenance of ovens - Contains explanations of heat transfer and all the types of biscuit oven design with clear pictures and drawings - Gathers all the information on how to select and specify an oven to be purchased for a particular range of biscuits