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How long to Proof Sourdough at room Temp

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6 Fast Rules For Making Bread

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Use fresh ingredients - especially yeast

01 To ensure a good lift and a beautiful outer crust, you’ll want to start with fresh yeast and baking powder/soda

Storage: Dry is nice

02 Always store your baking ingredients in a dry place at room temperature. Never refrigerate.

Use the Right Flour

03 Get good bread flour. It’s ground specifically for making bread! How long do you proof sourdough bread?

Temperature and Yeast

04 Make sure your liquid is between 95 degrees F and 115 degrees F when adding to yeast.

To knead or not to knead

05 Quick breads usually don’t require kneading (think cake mix) while yeast bread requires some kneading. How long do you proof sourdough bread?

Prescribed rising times

06 Follow the prescribed rising time. Use a timer. Too long and you might have a sour-tasting loaf or a dry bread with abundance of holes!