Pseudo Code for Baking Bread

Overview

This pseudo code outlines the steps involved in baking a loaf of bread using basic algorithmic logic. It includes preparation, mixing, kneading, proofing, baking, and cooling.

Input

• Ingredients: flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar (optional)
• Equipment: mixing bowl, measuring cups, oven, loaf pan, cooling rack

Variables

• FLOUR_QUANTITY
• WATER_QUANTITY
• YEAST_QUANTITY
• SALT_QUANTITY
• SUGAR_QUANTITY (optional)
• DOUGH
• BAKED_BREAD

Pseudo Code

1. Ingredients Preparation

   • SET FLOUR_QUANTITY = 500 grams
   • SET WATER_QUANTITY = 300 ml
   • SET YEAST_QUANTITY = 7 grams
   • SET SALT_QUANTITY = 10 grams
   • SET SUGAR_QUANTITY = 5 grams (optional)

2. Mixing Ingredients

   • CREATE mixing_bowl
   • ADD FLOUR_QUANTITY to mixing_bowl
   • ADD SALT_QUANTITY to mixing_bowl
   • IF SUGAR_QUANTITY IS NOT NULL THEN
     • ADD SUGAR_QUANTITY to mixing_bowl
   • END IF
   • DISSOLVE YEAST in WATER_QUANTITY
   • ADD DISSOLVED_YEAST to mixing_bowl
   • MIX ingredients until combined

3. Kneading Dough

   • SET DOUGH = mixing_bowl content
   • KNEAD DOUGH for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic

4. First Proofing

   • PLACE DOUGH in an oiled bowl
   • COVER with a damp cloth
   • LET DOUGH rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size

5. Shaping the Dough

   • PUNCH DOWN DOUGH to release air
   • SHAPE into desired loaf form
   • PLACE shaped DOUGH in a lightly greased loaf pan

6. Second Proofing

   • COVER loaf pan with a cloth
   • LET DOUGH rise for another 30 minutes

7. Baking

   • PREHEAT oven to 220 degrees Celsius
   • PLACE loaf pan in preheated oven
   • BAKE for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped

8. Cooling

   • REMOVE loaf from oven
   • LET BAKED_BREAD cool in pan for 10 minutes
   • TRANSFER BAKED_BREAD to cooling rack
   • ALLOW to cool completely before slicing

Output

• Serve the BAKED_BREAD when cooled

Conclusion

This pseudo code provides a clear step-by-step outline for the bread-baking process. It can be used for both instructional and documentation purposes.