It takes time to get to know your dough. You bake and then analyse. If the bread is heavy and closed it is likely under-proved, or if it has kind of exploded and bulges on one side. If it is over-proved it is like to be a frisby. There are, however things you can look for before you bake that indicated if your bread is ready. Read on to discover more. To access to the most comprehensive online sourdough course and our library of video tutorials, sourdough recipes, expert interviews and tips, subscribe now to The Sourdough Club. Learn to make Sourdough and you can order a free starter to get you going. Start your journey today & discover why sourdough is the healthiest bread. Find out more about how sourdough is the healthiest bread, and apply our 7 core principles to your baking to help your digestion & benefit your overall health & wellbeing. There is a world of information inside the club with core knowledge, so you learn to understand sourdough and a have whole community of bakers to support you. It's alive with baking and conversations, with the latest research, tips, regular inspiring recipes and brilliant webinars, an interactive forum, as well as discounts for members. You also get updates with news to be in the know before anyone else about the latest books by Vanessa Kimbell, and courses at the Sourdough School. To join the Sourdough Club click here If you are not able to join at the moment then please subscribe to our Sourdough Club magazine and keep up to date In the meantime, please do follow us on Instagram & Facebook LOVE BAKE NOURISH
So How Do I Know If My Sourdough Is Ready To Bake?
Learning Objective
You will learn how to tell if your dough is under-proved, over-proved or ready to bake by discovering how it should feel at each of these stages.
Learning Outcome
You will feel more confident about being able to tell whether your dough is ready to bake or whether it is over- or under-proved.
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