Abstract: A process for making bread is carried out in an apparatus which includes a kneader for kneading flour, yeast and water into dough and a pump for continuously feeding the mixed dough through flexible pipe to a cutting device which forms dough pieces. The apparatus also includes chains for transporting the dough pieces in receptacles along a sinuous path in a fermentation chamber to an oven where bread is formed. A solenoid valve is also included which injects water via tubular elements integrated with the kneader and pump to allow the dough to be more fluid. Water is again injected after delay to allow for self-cleaning of the pump and kneader. Water is also injected by a separate solenoid valve into the flexible pipe to clean such.

Abstract: A process for making bread is carried out in an apparatus which includes a kneader for kneading flour, yeast and water into dough and a pump for continuously feeding the mixed dough through flexible pipe to a cutting device which forms dough pieces. The apparatus also includes chains for transporting the dough pieces in receptacles along a sinuous path in a fermentation chamber to an oven where bread is formed. A solenoid valve is also included which injects water via tubular elements integrated with the kneader and pump to allow the dough to be more fluid. Water is again injected after delay to allow for self-cleaning of the pump and kneader. Water is also injected by a separate solenoid valve into the flexible pipe to clean such.