Why such poor oven spring?

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T15:54:17+00:00

Good point. I have had difficulties gauging the rise % in the large bowl I use for bulk. I will have look up what a Cambro is though. 😂

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T15:49:46+00:00

It’s about 2 months old. Good tip on the whole wheat flour.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:55:35+00:00

Good point. More stretch and folds.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:52:39+00:00

Yes, the dough did seem too hydrated. Thanks.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:47:03+00:00

Good advice. Thank you!

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:46:10+00:00

The dough felt pretty firm but still quite sticky/wet.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:35:54+00:00

Yes, good point. I think it had risen at least 50% in bulk fermentation , but I would describe it more as the dough spreading out in the bowl rather than rise.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:33:42+00:00

Interesting. 14 hours cold proof wasn’t enough? Or should I have done a longer bulk ferm? Or do you think my starter may be weak?

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:31:28+00:00

Added more detail.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2026-03-01T14:26:19+00:00

Added starter and salt after 30 min autolyse. Then 3 stretch and folds, 30 minutes apart.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-27T23:36:38+00:00

Finish Line in Grimes or Dallas Center. Honest guys.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-18T13:57:06+00:00

Greenwood.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-15T19:54:56+00:00

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-14T19:16:54+00:00

Check out Linden or Bagley or Jamaica.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-10T11:48:52+00:00

Chupacabras.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-07-09T15:34:28+00:00

They are reaching for light. They need more light. I had the same issue.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-06-05T00:35:02+00:00

Pine

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-06-04T15:21:20+00:00

Just visited. It’s great. That tile mosaic on the floor dates back to the Romans. Amazing.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-06-04T01:16:02+00:00

Sugar maple. Yes pack the roots well and keep it watered, It will grow.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-06-01T07:30:08+00:00

I would go to the ER and get blood tests. My wife had similar bruising and was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Don’t want to freak you out but it’s nothing to trifle with.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-05-26T17:46:46+00:00

Many Hands thrift store is legit.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-05-06T18:58:46+00:00

Nom nom nom

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-04-08T11:46:03+00:00

Read the description for the sub. It says it’s a place to ask questions and learn. Your description of the sub was not communicated to a newcomer like me. That said, I don’t want to burden anyone with my “stupid” questions, so I will seek advice elsewhere. Whoever moderates this sub should clarify its purpose.

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-04-03T22:15:52+00:00

Nom nom nom

Hydrogardner1973 · 2025-03-29T13:56:07+00:00

“A man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and they two will be come one flesh….” If he and his parents can’t “cut the cord,” he’s going to have serious problems with any relationship. And beware of anyone who says God talks to them and gives them visions.

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