Bread - essential man skill.

[sierracharlie338]

Sourdough sammich bread. My favorite recipe currently.

 

[brca005]

I’ve expanded into cinnamon swirl and jalapeno cheese and the last one is just normal sourdough I made Friday

 

[Buckhunter55]

We proof our sourdough loaves in the fridge for 48 hours. Temps depend on how crusty you like it. We like 30 minutes at 400, lid on and then 15 minutes with the lid off.

I was only proofing my loafs for 24 hrs, started proofing for 48 and really like the difference. I bake at 450 for 30 minutes with the lid on then 410 for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid off.

 

[brca005]

We proof our sourdough loaves in the fridge for 48 hours. Temps depend on how crusty you like it. We like 30 minutes at 400, lid on and then 15 minutes with the lid off.

I was only proofing my loafs for 24 hrs, started proofing for 48 and really like the difference. I bake at 450 for 30 minutes with the lid on then 410 for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid off.

How long after you finish stretch and folds are you guys shaping and then putting it into the fridge to proof?

I currently don't proof in the fridge at all, I just let it proof on the counter for 8-10 hours after I finish 3 rounds of stretch and folds, then shape it, let it sit in the basekt on the counter for 2 hours, then put it into the oven.

I ask because I'm intrigued on leaving it in the fridge for that long, I know it's common to do, I have never done a proof in the fridge for that long.

 

[TimberRunner]

How long after you finish stretch and folds are you guys shaping and then putting it into the fridge to proof?

I currently don't proof in the fridge at all, I just let it proof on the counter for 8-10 hours after I finish 3 rounds of stretch and folds, then shape it, let it sit in the basekt on the counter for 2 hours, then put it into the oven.

I ask because I'm intrigued on leaving it in the fridge for that long, I know it's common to do, I have never done a proof in the fridge for that long.

You didn't ask me but I typically cold proof for 24 hrs. Have never gone 48.

My buddy (with a lot more experience than me) says he does not get good oven spring with anything over 18 hrs cold proof, but that hasn't been my experience. I would experiment. 12, 24, 48 hrs with the same recipe. See how it goes.

 

[Jason Snyder]

How long after you finish stretch and folds are you guys shaping and then putting it into the fridge to proof?

I currently don't proof in the fridge at all, I just let it proof on the counter for 8-10 hours after I finish 3 rounds of stretch and folds, then shape it, let it sit in the basekt on the counter for 2 hours, then put it into the oven.

I ask because I'm intrigued on leaving it in the fridge for that long, I know it's common to do, I have never done a proof in the fridge for that long.

We mix the dough, stirring it every 30 minutes for the first two hours. Let rise till doubled, usually 4-6 hours. Throw it in greased bowl and cover with Saran wrap. Proof for 24-48 hours in the fridge and then bake.

I’ve gone as long as 36. I don’t really notice much difference in texture, but the sourdough taste is certainly stronger.

Our recipe is a little dense, which I’m fine with. I don’t really care about a super airy bread.

 

[brca005]

You didn't ask me but I typically cold proof for 24 hrs. Have never gone 48.

My buddy (with a lot more experience than me) says he does not get good oven spring with anything over 18 hrs cold proof, but that hasn't been my experience. I would experiment. 12, 24, 48 hrs with the same recipe. See how it goes.

We mix the dough, stirring it every 30 minutes for the first two hours. Let rise till doubled, usually 4-6 hours. Throw it in greased bowl and cover with Saran wrap. Proof for 24-48 hours in the fridge and then bake.

I’ve gone as long as 36. I don’t really notice much difference in texture, but the sourdough taste is certainly stronger.

Our recipe is a little dense, which I’m fine with. I don’t really care about a super airy bread.

Thanks guys for the replies!

I’ve proofed for 24 hours in the fridge and didn’t see the results I wanted but my starter also sucked then, I’ll probably give it a whirl this week and see what happens. I’ll start with 24 and go from there. I took my starter out tonight and will feed it for a couple days so it’s good and active, that’s typically what I do if I have the time after it’s spent some time in the fridge.

I keep my recipe super simple, I try and keep it all super simple and it seems to have worked out so far.

 

[Buckhunter55]

How long after you finish stretch and folds are you guys shaping and then putting it into the fridge to proof?

I currently don't proof in the fridge at all, I just let it proof on the counter for 8-10 hours after I finish 3 rounds of stretch and folds, then shape it, let it sit in the basekt on the counter for 2 hours, then put it into the oven.

I ask because I'm intrigued on leaving it in the fridge for that long, I know it's common to do, I have never done a proof in the fridge for that long.

After the initial mixing of ingredients I wait 1 hour before I start to stretch and fold, then stretch and fold every 30 minutes for the next two hours covering after each fold with a towel. Then I put into a lightly floured shaping basket and into the fridge for 48 hrs. I seem to get a lighter more airy crumb with 48 hrs in the fridge with a nice crunchy crust.

 

[Feral Jared]

Funny to come across this thread! I dont really have the urge to get into sourdough, but last year I did randomly decide to learn how to make a simple white bread, and man is it good!

 

[Jason Snyder]

Sourdough pancakes are a good way to keep your starter active.

 

[brca005]

So is telling your friends and coworkers you started making it and showing them pictures of the loaves you made haha ...and being the nice guy I am, I make them a loaf and then they start asking for another loaf.

I want to make sourdough pancakes but I'm the only one in my house that'll eat them, the rest of my family won't touch anything sourdough unless it's the cookies or brownies I make.