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Underproofed bread and how to fix it

FSMCGrath's picture
FSMCGrath

Underproofed bread and how to fix it

Hi, I haven't made bread is ages, and when I did it never really turned out well. I somehow managed to get that oven spring in this one. The sourdough flavour is a little strong, but not too bad. However, I think it's a little underproofed. 

I used this recipe

  • 500g bread flour
  • 300g water (plus extra if needed)
  • 10g salt
  • 100g mature starter (suggested starter build 1:5:5 for 12 + hours overnight. 

Any tips? I put it in the fridge around 6pm for overnight and cooked at 9am at 450 covered for 20 min and 425 for 35 min. 

Thanks.

Davey1's picture
Davey1

Always hard to tell from a picture - but - how long was it out of the oven before you cut into it? Enjoy!