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How long for 2nd proof with bread making?

Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:32 pm
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18293 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:32 pm
Making a white bloomer for the first time. Used active-dry yeast. First proof was 2 hours and it more than doubled in size.

Second proof just started, but I need to leave the house at 3pm. So I can let it proof for 30-45 minutes, bake for 30, and then let it rest until dinner. Or I can let it proof for another 3-4 hours (in the fridge, maybe?) and then bake it at dinner time.

Suggestions?
Posted by Lambdatiger1989
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Member since Jan 2012
2288 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:44 pm to
It will proof VERY slowly in the fridge. Put it in a warmer spot to accelerate the process if need be.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
7601 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 4:55 pm to
It will not proof in the fridge. The cold climate will slow the activity of the yeast which is referred to as "retarding". If left in the fridge for multiple days the bread will sour and will change flavor. This is sometimes favorable and sometimes not. Retarding a bread for 3-4 hours shouldn't affect the flavor that much but you will still need to carry out a second proofing.

You can always retard and then proof but never proof first and then retard. This will cause the bread to fall (deflate).

As far as how long to second proof... Follow the same guidelines as the first proofing. Double in size!
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