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Bread Question
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:29 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:29 am
I'm looking to make one of those neat round loaves of bread like you see in the store. Every recipe I've found has an initial rise in the dough, then a punch down, split into loaves and let rerise. Is the punch down and rerise necessary? What will I get if I don't punch down and just throw it in the oven?
Thanks
Thanks
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Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:50 am to Aubie Spr96
A one word answer to your question, YES.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:05 am to Aubie Spr96
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Bread Question I'm looking to make one of those neat round loaves of bread like you see in the store. Every recipe I've found has an initial rise in the dough, then a punch down, split into loaves and let rerise. Is the punch down and rerise necessary? What will I get if I don't punch down and just throw it in the oven? Thanks
Yes...
You will get air pockets and it will affect your breads density and texture.
Baking is a science. You don't shortcut it or you will end up with fail. Measure exact and follow the steps to the letter.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:06 am to Aubie Spr96
quote:
Bread Question I'm looking to make one of those neat round loaves of bread like you see in the store. Every recipe I've found has an initial rise in the dough, then a punch down, split into loaves and let rerise. Is the punch down and rerise necessary? What will I get if I don't punch down and just throw it in the oven? Thanks
Yes...
You will get air pockets and it will affect your breads density and texture.
Baking is a science. You don't shortcut it or you will end up with fail. Measure exact and follow the steps to the letter.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:29 am to Mike da Tigah
Yes, necessary, I usually do even a second rise before forming into boules. But if you didn't start out with a poolish you might be disappointed anyway.
Breadmaking is a very satisfying hobby, read up and you will get better with each loaf.
Breadmaking is a very satisfying hobby, read up and you will get better with each loaf.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:33 am to andouille
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Breadmaking is a very satisfying hobby,
You get to play with your food.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:35 am to andouille
Any suggested readings?
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:41 am to Aubie Spr96
CRUST & CRUMB is my bible, read it before you start following recipes.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:42 am to CITWTT
Julia Childs baking cook book in one amongst the best. If you want serious the title is Bread Making and Flour Confectionary.
ETA you may have to order the last one online, although it might well be on Batnes and Nobles shelves.
ETA you may have to order the last one online, although it might well be on Batnes and Nobles shelves.
This post was edited on 5/5/13 at 11:45 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 1:38 pm to CITWTT
Check out Bread Bakers Apprentice or Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day...
Posted on 5/5/13 at 4:46 pm to Aubie Spr96
CIA baking and pastry
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