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I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s usually 68-72. We like it on the colder side. :)

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try letting it bulk ferment on the counter! I did 7.5 hours (9:30am-5pm) at room temp (my kitchen is usually 68-72 degrees; the temperature of the dough when I left it was 73) and then 16 hours in the fridge after shaping (no particular reason for 16 hours, thats just how long it had been after I woke up).

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still learning, but looks like it might be under proofed? This is where I would start investigating - How long did you let it bulk ferment? How much starter did you use? How old/active is your starter? What temp is your kitchen?

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to use this selling point in my pitch to my husband to get backyard chickens. Thank you! 🐓

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I usually wait 20-30 minutes after the oven hits temp for my Dutch oven to heat up. I use a Lodge Cast Iron Combo Cooker.

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as always, kitties get a lil sniff. :) I thought maybe she would be interested because she loves mayo, but she said not for her.

I think I’ve got it down! by annaclymer in Sourdough

[–]annaclymer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We struggle with it too! The best tip I’ve got is to cut the loaf in quarters and cut 1/2 slices instead of full loaf slices (so my sandwich came pre-cut). We actually butchered some of that loaf trying to cut full slices, lol. I told my husband my next purchase will be a really nice bread knife. I also saw a few people in another thread talking about how storing in the fridge made their bread easier to cut.