SIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRICAL SISTEMS FOR BREAD DOUGH DEVELOPMENT PROOFER TECHNOLOGYS BASED ON MICROCONTROLLER WITH PID CONTROL FOR DONUT DOUGH

Abstract

The proofing process is an essential step in bread-making, where the dough is allowed to rest for the gas content to develop and form a soft structure. However, many small-scale bread producers still rely on manual methods for proofing, leading to unstable temperature and humidity levels and longer production times. This study focuses on developing an electrical system for a bread proofer that can stabilize temperature and humidity during the proofing process. The system includes an Arduino Mega microcontroller with a DHT22 sensor for real-time temperature and humidity detection, an I2C LCD for monitoring, and a potentiometer for setting the desired temperature and humidity values. To achieve stability, a PID control system is used. The results show that the system can stabilize at a temperature of 40.10oC and humidity at 80-90RH for approximately 38.4 minutes. This electrical system offers an effective solution for optimizing the proofing process in bread production.