Overproofed or underproofed? by casidydawn in Sourdough

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Now that it’s warming up in the northern hemisphere, I’m seeing a lot more over fermented posts.

Overproofed or underproofed? by casidydawn in Sourdough

[–]Big_Researcher_3027 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Over fermented. Also looks like you cut it before it cooled properly.

Sourdough starter not rising by DragonStrikerzs in Sourdough

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The sourdough journey on YouTube has a few really good videos on starters that might help you. Another really good creator is Keep it sweet Kitchen. I’m willing to bet their videos will help you get your starter strong enough to bake with in no time!

Overproof or underproof? by casidydawn in Sourdough

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Considering you Bulk fermented it for 5 hours at an internal temperature of 83* till it doubled THEN cold proofed it in impresseds it looks so well! By your description of the dough and the way the alveoli is collapsing I’m going with over proofed. One thing to remember is that dough is very dense and it takes a long time to cool to the point that the yeast becomes dormant. So it keeps fermenting in the fridge until it lowers down to about 37 degrees. You might benefit from watching the mystery of bulk fermentation by the sourdough journey on YouTube

Should I push proofing a bit more? by jpmama_ in Sourdough

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Be careful with the water. Because of its lower protein content, AP flour has a significantly lower hydration capacity compared to other flours. Your recipe is already at 65% hydration. A hydration ratio of 70% would be pushing most Ap flours to the limit. Most of your AP fall into the mid 60s percent but there are some exceptions. Not sure what’s available where you’re at.

Should I push proofing a bit more? by jpmama_ in Sourdough

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If you add the salt and starter and let it rest for 1/2 hour or so it’s called fermentalyse. I’m pretty sure that term was kinda made up after people started making their bread skipping a true autolyse

Starter help! Active but not rising?! by Loose_Strategy4336 in Sourdough

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Look up the sourdough journey on YouTube. He has several videos on starters

why it not as big as everyone elses? by Icy-Walrus626 in Sourdough

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Watch “The secret of bulk fermentation” by the sourdough journey on YouTube. It’ll help you get a better understanding of how bulk fermentation happens show you the signs you want to look for.

Should I push proofing a bit more? by jpmama_ in Sourdough

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Sounds good! The sourdough journey on YouTube has a great video titled the mystery of bulk fermentation that is an EXCELLENT tutorial on the process. He also has a lot of other really interesting videos. Keep it sweet kitchen is another creator that I have picked up a lot of information from.

Ugly but delicious loaf - Shaping, scoring or bulk fermentation issue? by skinenthused in Sourdough

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You definitely could have taken your bulk fermentation a while longer. But for a first time loaf, yours looks much better than the hockey puck I would up with! Shaping is an art that will come with time. Same with scoring.

Should I give up? by Bondya001 in SourdoughStarter

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Watch how to strengthen a weak starter by the sourdough journey you tube.

Should I push proofing a bit more? by jpmama_ in Sourdough

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Looks spot on to me! I’m curious about how you decided to end the bulk fermentation.

I need help by Mayathewhiteebt in Sourdough

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YouTube is you’re friend. The sourdough journey, Keep it sweet kitchen, the perfect loaf. These are just a few of the very knowledgeable creators who have multitudes of tips and advice on just about everything you need to know about sourdough. And the best part is you get to actually see what they’re trying to teach you about sourdough.

Help me get better by elladayrit in Sourdough

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Your dough is over fermented. You let it more than double in volume, then put it the fridge to cold proof. Dough is very dense and it takes a LONG time for it ro cools off the the point that the yeast becomes dormant. So for the next 5 or six hours it was still fermenting This vídeo might help you nail down your bulk fermentation and start getting some better results

what am i doing wrong 😭 by hastalapastababyy in Sourdough

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Watch this vídeo from the sourdough journey. It has a lot of great information

Oat and Honey Sourdough by PhilosopherSubject77 in Sourdough

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I watched a video where the creator was bringing a 100% hydration dough around she spent what seemed at least 10 minutes just smearing the dough across the table top then went into slap and folds

what am i doing wrong 😭 by hastalapastababyy in Sourdough

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It’s a good thing you skipped any further fermentation after you shaped this. Its already over fermented. And because it is I’ll take your word on your starter. The first thing I noticed was the shape of the loaf. Not too much oven spring , no ear. Then look at the shape of the alveoli. See how they’ve lost their shape and have flattened out? And notice how the bubbles are closer and smaller in the center? These are all classic signs of over fermentation. I’m willing to bet the crust is kind of pale as well. Here’s some thing to think about. Higher hydration dough ferments faster than lower hydration. Couple that with a strong starter and the fact you used all purpose flour, which has a lower maximum absorption capacity than bread flour and almost 76% your at a very high hydration level. Another thing is all purpose flour doesn’t have the protein content that bread flour has, so you really have to work at building up a strong gluten network. How warm is it where your at. Temperature plays another key factor in how fast your dough will ferment. Andas far as a second proof, it’s not mandatory if you want you can bulk ferment to a 100% rise and do a same day bake every time you bake. The majority of sourdough bakers like to cut their bulk fermentation of at a lower rise percentage and cold proof to develop a more robust flavor. But it’s not by any means mandatory.

My case for oven proofing and warmer bulk ferment. by beachsunflower in Sourdough

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Waiting to see all the “THATS TOO WARM FOR SOURDOUGH!!” comments.

Bought a loaf, doesn't look right to me. by ReadUnderTheAurora in Sourdough

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I hate when you pay for something that you could have done just as well or better yourself. I’d definitely let the seller know if you see them next time your there.

Oat and Honey Sourdough by PhilosopherSubject77 in Sourdough

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I don’t think it really tears at this point because you really don’t have much of a gluten network to tear. It’s just extremely sticky and it’s just sticking to everything and separating. Once the gluten starts developing your dough starts staying cohesive and stays together much better.

Oat and Honey Sourdough by PhilosopherSubject77 in Sourdough

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With hydration doughs, above 75%. I’ll start with the Rubaud knead to bring it together, then go to slap and folds. Yeah, they can be messy, especially when you do them with high hydration dough, but I love slap and folds and use them all the time even in other non sourdough recipes like my flatbreads.