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Loaf changing while cooling

forerb's picture
forerb

Loaf changing while cooling

Thanks in advance for any advise you can give. This loaf was made with a overnight poolish then mixed, kneaded and proofed in a Zojirushi bread machine. Then shaped for a second rise and baked in a Dutch oven. If comes out smooth with a firm crisp crust. As it cools the crust softens which is fine, but the crust either cracks or wrinkles. Any ideas how to fix this?

gerhard's picture
gerhard

a thicker crust, maybe squirt some what on it during the first few minutes of baking.

Gerhard