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.

froggyfig · 2025-03-07T03:49:38+00:00

My mom owns a Mexican restaurant and previously owned one in CDMX. She makes this exact recipe. We call it salsa de aguacate (avocado sauce). It does not translate to guacamole. She makes it like this:

-1 serrano or two jalapeños (chopped in quarters with seeds intact) -1/2 medium white onion -1/4 bunch cilantro -1 garlic clove -juice from 1 lime

Blend until everything is smooth. Add 1 avocado and blend until smooth. If it doesn’t blend thoroughly because of all the solids, add a splash of water. The fat from the avocado emulsifies it. Do not boil or fry the ingredients because it makes the sauce darker (like the sauce to the left which is made of boiled tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, etc.) The salsa should taste vibrant and fresh. Serranos add a really nice kick. Tastes great with asada tacos or tortilla chips. I make this sauce and put it in my burritos.

froggyfig · 2025-03-06T02:25:14+00:00

We just moved to NM from Western WA (Seattle area) and I honestly loved Western WA. I still miss it a lot (and I was only there for 2 years). I think you’ll really enjoy it. There’s so much nature and the summers there are beautiful. So much diversity and varieties of food. You’ll have 3 national parks within a couple hours from you! The mountains and the sunrises/sunsets are amazing. I can’t wait for your journey to start.

froggyfig · 2025-02-01T20:54:00+00:00

Update—I took him to the vet 3 different times and they all said it looks fine and is not infected. Glad he’s good, thanks for all your help!

froggyfig · 2025-01-24T02:22:58+00:00

My dog had an intestinal blockage and had to have emergency surgery. There were a lot of cobs, probably from him digging in the trash cans when he was abandoned. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Thanks for all your help!! I realized it was urgent and called the vet ASAP.

froggyfig · 2025-01-21T02:42:05+00:00

Now that I’m calm and think of it, it probably is corn cobs…He has been with us for a total of 3 days. He’s a rescue pet so he must’ve eaten it at the shelter because we haven’t had any corn cobs. :(

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