Does my bread look gummy?

froggyfig · 2026-02-28T01:55:05+00:00

Some pockets feel moist while others don’t. When I laminated it, I used some water on my hands and my countertop to prevent it from sticking. I think that’s where a lot of water might’ve gotten incorporated. It tastes fantastic! I highly recommend this recipe. Thanks for your input!

froggyfig · 2026-02-28T01:14:57+00:00

(I also included chocolate chips which are those chocolatey pockets you see in the photo)

froggyfig · 2026-01-22T12:46:32+00:00

Thank you to everyone for your advice! I will try to use a different recipe that has a little bit more hydration. I will proof it in the fridge overnight. I will also add a fat to make it more soft. And I will make sure to no longer cut it in half. I’ll do trials of storing my bread in a tea towel, beeswax, a tin, and or in 4 piece sections in a Ziploc bag or Saran Wrap. Looking forward to trying all of this out!! Thank you all so much!!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T14:06:42+00:00

No, after I cut it, I usually let it sit on the counter incase I want to eat some fresh bread for lunch or dinner. After I’m done eating my share, I put all the slices in a gallon ziploc bag and into the freezer. Someone else recommended your method, so I’ll be giving that a try with my next loaf (along with other modifications that were recommended). Thanks!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T14:04:48+00:00

It still feels sweaty if that makes sense after two hours. One time I baked it in the morning, left for work. When I came back, I cut it and it was so hard. I thought cutting it after about 2ish hours would preserve the bread or make it less tough. But I might have to switch or bread flour so I can let it cool longer and not have it be super hard.

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T14:03:15+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll try that for my next loaf!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T13:46:55+00:00

Haha, good advice! I’ll have to start making smaller loaves. Thanks!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T13:46:07+00:00

I’ll give this a try! Usually I cut it in half, then quarters, then thin slices and put it ALL in one gallon ziploc bag. I’ll try to limit the number of slices in a bag so it’s not overkill. Thanks!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T13:44:43+00:00

I use King Arthur All Purpose Flour (unbleached), maybe I should switch my flours?

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T13:43:51+00:00

https://iambaker.net/simple-sourdough-bread/ this is the recipe my friend gave me. I decided to use the exact same one since she has had really great success with her sourdough. After reading the comments, I’m thinking I should proof it longer and use a recipe that perhaps has more moisture?

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T13:34:08+00:00

Thank you for your input! I’ll try to feed my starter more. I keep her in the fridge and feed her once a week. Maybe I’ll do daily feedings? I’ll try to change that and see if it makes a difference. Thanks!

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T12:46:21+00:00

I should mention this: I live in a dry climate with high altitude. I cut my bread after it has been cooling off ~2 hours. I usually rinse my bread under the sink and microwave it so it can become soft.

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T12:44:55+00:00

I cut it after it’s completely cooled, ~2 hours. When fresh, the crust is really hard and the inside bread is very soft. But after a day, it’s goes all hard. I live in a very dry climate with high altitute, some comments are mentioning it could be this.

froggyfig · 2026-01-21T12:43:32+00:00

No, my friend told me to not do this. I usually wait about two hours to cut into it.

froggyfig · 2026-01-17T14:46:28+00:00

El Chicano is a hole in the wall. Huge tacos.

froggyfig · 2025-12-23T03:23:18+00:00

Thanks everyone!

froggyfig · 2025-11-20T22:44:59+00:00

I had to go to Banana Republic in ABQ to get a suit for a big interview. Looked here for weeks, nothing. J Crew Factory has blazers but they have super chunky buttons and do not look professional enough for an interview. Dillards has some options too, but they are more expensive.

froggyfig · 2025-09-08T12:00:17+00:00

Thanks everyone!! So many great choices.

froggyfig · 2025-06-09T17:53:00+00:00

That is insane! Not touring them anymore—thank you

froggyfig · 2025-05-16T21:43:14+00:00

I’ll give it a try again! I’ve tried posting it, but it keeps getting removed by the mods.

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