How to Rescue Overproofed Sourdough

my daily sourdough bread Natasha Krajnc

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You can press into the dough, to test whether your sourdough is over-proofed. If it leaves a permanent indentation, it is over-proofed.

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Over-proofed bread releases a distinct odor, and falls apart easily when you pull at it.

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Try gently punching it, and reshaping it, then baking it immediately.

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Natasha Krajnc

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How to Rescue Overproofed Sourdough

You can press into the dough, to test whether your sourdough is over-proofed. If it leaves a permanent indentation, it is over-proofed.

Over-proofed bread releases a distinct odor, and falls apart easily when you pull at it.

Try gently punching it, and reshaping it, then baking it immediately.

Natasha Krajnc

Easy Steps to Rescue Overproofed Sourdough