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Opening up the crumb with Higher Hydration – 20% Wholemeal Classic Sourdough Boule: Retarded

Learning Objective

how to increase hydration

Learning Outcome

Adding more water opens up the crumb structure and increases the rate of fermentation  - here you can learn how to add more water.

This is the School’s classic sourdough formula, the one from the Sourdough School book (but with a little more water) and the one I have used for over a decade to teach beginners. I use this one because it gives...

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