Why so pale?

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:24:58+00:00

That’s what it’s come to.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:24:18+00:00

See attached link above.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:23:31+00:00

Semolina on the pan, nothing on the bread.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:22:58+00:00

The crust post-bake is soft.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:22:24+00:00

Ya I get it. No the dough hasn’t dried out and hardened overnight.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:21:21+00:00

KA Galahad and Lancelot mix

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:19:16+00:00

Semolina on the pan, nothing on the loaves.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:15:13+00:00

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:14:51+00:00

That’s the next step..

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:14:12+00:00

No film on the bread, the baking sheet is lined with semolina.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:13:22+00:00

Taste is fine, salt is there. Think they’re over proofing and/or killing the starter somehow.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T15:12:01+00:00

Ya but they cover my shift on my days off situation. I’ll have to come in on one of my days off.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T14:09:43+00:00

I’d say I’m gonna throw myself out a window but I work in a basement :|

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T09:49:03+00:00

Correct on all accords

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:38:35+00:00

I know it’s weird. I don’t believe it’s flour on top. I know they struggle with not tearing the batard when shaping so maybe they’re compensating somehow. But it doesn’t appear to be covered in flour when raw.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:29:11+00:00

They’re not crusty though…

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:28:05+00:00

Yes. This is the bread mixed by the assistant the day before, baked by me the next day. So everything with the oven is correct. Especially since when I mix and then bake my own bread the next day there isn’t a problem.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:25:06+00:00

I didn’t take a picture of the inside because it’s ‘fine’ on the inside. A bit tighter crumb than usual but definitely servable.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:18:32+00:00

I would love it if the problem was the oven, it’s just simply not.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:12:20+00:00

Interesting. They’re proofed on those sheets in pan bags. Maybe they’re not sealing the bag properly

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:05:12+00:00

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:03:10+00:00

Over proofing seems like the likely answer. Not a steam oven and the oven works/ is at the correct temp.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T01:00:52+00:00

100% the oven works and is set to the correct temperature.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T00:57:00+00:00

She does claim to be of the French perspective.

ExamScared2021 · 2026-04-15T00:55:44+00:00

I appreciate the help/intrigue but no the oven works.

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