The flour was sieved three times (sieve no. 70, 212 mm). Dry ingredients were added into the mixer (HP4030, ATMA,Argentina), except inulin that was previously dissolved in distilled water and incorporated into the mixer together with the oil. The program consisted of a kneading step for 20 min,then resting for 5 min prior to rounding and fermentation for 30 min at 25 8C, followed by degassing and fermentation for another 40 min at 25 8C.