Abstract:In this paper, we investigated different mass fractions of 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% of chickpea protein powder to make steamed bread, and studied the influence laws of the powder properties of the dough, moisture distribution, rheological properties, secondary structure content and quality of steamed bread. The results showed that when chickpea protein powder was added at less than 4%, the water absorption of the dough increased, the formation time, stabilization time and powder index increased, and the degree of weakness decreased; and the weakly bound water in the dough shifted to bound and free water. The rheological results showed that the elasticity and viscous modulus of the dough were improved at less than 6% addition of chickpea protein powder and weakened the structural strength of the dough at greater than 6%. In the secondary structure test, it was shown that the highest β-fold structure content of 37.76% was found when chickpea protein powder was added at 2%, which could effectively promote the formation of a more stable system of gluten proteins and improve the quality of dough. With the rise of chickpea protein powder addition, the color of the steamed breads became darker, the specific volume and aspect ratio decreased, the hardness, gelling and chewiness increased, and the elasticity, cohesion and repulsiveness decreased; when the addition amount was 2%, the steamed bread had the maximum specific volume of 2.52 mL/g, the best textural properties (hardness 3182.46 g, chewiness 2493.15 g, repulsiveness 0.46 mm), and the dough gas-holding property was enhanced, and the highest sensory score of 83.71. In summary, the dough made by adding a certain amount of chickpea protein powder during the production of steamed bread is of better quality, which provides a reference basis for the application of chickpea protein powder in pasta and baked goods.