October 14, 2008 - 11:01am
Can a lecithin/oil mix be used in an oil sprayer like a Misto?
I have a Misto oil sprayer (link: http://www.misto.com/index.shtml ) and would like to use it to spray liquid lecithin/oil mix to spray my bread pans. The lecithin seems rather thick, even when it is mixed with vegetable oil ( 2 parts oil to 1 part lecithin).
Has anyone done this? I don't want to wreck a $10 appliance and their site does not address this issue.
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Lecithin is substantially thicker than corn, olive & sunflower oil. Think egg yolks and honey.
It's also not appropriate as a pan lubricant - use oil alone for that. Lecithin is used to emulsify oil and water together. This retains more water moisture in the crumb resulting in softer longer-lasting dough.