Knowing when to end the bulk fermentation is probably THE...
We take a closer look at Knowing when to end the bulk fermentation is probably THE... and its implications for both beginners and experts in knowing. Knowing when to end the bulk fermentation is probably THE CHALLENGE we’ve all got at some point, until we’ve made bread enough times to become able to better read, feel, understand our dough The Unreliable Advice We hear these tips everywhere, but they are highly subjective and often inaccurate: • “Jiggly Dough”: How jiggly is enough? This is highly dependent on your specific flour and dough hydration • “Comes off the bowl easily”: The dough might separate early, long before it has developed enough strength and volume • “No longer sticky”: Depending on your flour blend, the dough may remain tacky well past the point of being ready, or even beyond • Float Test: This test is for checking final proofing readiness, not the completion of the bulk fermentation phase • Percentage Rise (e.g 50%): Every dough, starter, and temp...