@brynn_ann: Under vs. Over Fermented Sourdough Under Fermented: - Dough feels tight & stiff - Little to no bubbles visible - Bread has a dense/gummy crumb - Pale crust - Feels Heavy - Irregular size holes Over Fermented: - Dough feels loose and overly sticky - Lots of bubbles - Deflates easily when shaping - Spreads instead of holding shape - Bread has tighter crumb Bulk fermentation can be tricky! Please don’t get discourage 💛 #sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #sourdoughstarter #bakingtips
I think I was blessed by the sourdough gods bc this was my first loaf ever with my first starter ever
2025-12-30 23:09:45
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MrsH :
Sourdough is easy they say 😢 always gummy
2025-12-21 23:53:11
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Hannah :
my bulk fermentation is done when im ready to get out of bed 😭😭
2026-01-07 18:38:21
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nash.shipton :
Help me
2026-01-05 22:34:32
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Aly :
Do we think she’s ready to bake with?
2026-02-15 18:46:38
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Lex 🤪 :
My starter seems pretty strong but my dough is hardly rising at all! I left it out (and on a warmer) for 10+ hours and pretty much nothing happened. My starter does double but takes a really long time to peak. I started peak to peak feedings about a week ago but I don’t know what else to do!!
2025-12-23 03:35:11
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Flavor Canvas :
Today’s loaf. I can never tell if it’s over-, under-, or perfectly fermented — but it always tastes delicious.
2025-12-22 10:12:53
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sarahamyandrus :
What do you think? This was my first loaf
2026-02-21 19:57:13
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BeanieBakes :
You are my favorite sourdough educator on the internet. The way you explain things makes me feel so much more relaxed about learning this process. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
2026-01-10 23:44:22
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🖤 :
opinion? my starter is 9 days old
2026-01-06 23:44:02
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Tina ⋆.𐙚 ̊ :
I need to see a good loaf for comparison, I’m barely able to tell
2026-02-12 00:06:56
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yana_ohara_ :
I didn’t wait enough after fridge and it was young starter 😔
2026-02-10 14:39:09
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Alliecat :
if I under ferment and then cold proof, can I let it sit out for a few hours before putting it in the oven to make up for not having let it sit out long enough before the cold proof?
2026-02-17 16:42:53
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Katerina Ram :
This is incredibly helpful! Thank you
2025-12-22 17:04:35
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newport20156 :
Bulk fermentation is so hard! I’ve been using non-clear bowls so I bought a clear bowl from dollar tree for the next one to help.
2025-12-22 02:50:52
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Yesi | WFHM :
Thank you so much for this great information. I love learning new things. I wish you would also show the perfectly fermented alongside these 2. I struggle so much with the perfect bf.
2025-12-21 23:20:52
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Matyka_Q :
how do i find out that my sourdough starter is ready to be baked? and does anyone have like really good tutorial for the starter? there's soo much and i don't know which one is the best
2026-01-22 21:17:21
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Pete & Gerry’s Eggs :
this texture insight is so satisfying 🫶
2025-12-23 20:45:48
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bk_pineapple :
🥲😭
2025-12-22 03:36:39
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William Pond :
My first shot at it 😭
2026-01-22 23:41:43
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Corazon D Coco :
How can I make my starter stronger and more active
2025-12-22 17:45:11
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Devon :
What if you do a 12+ hour cold ferment in the frig? Do you still bulk ferment on the counter for approx 7 hrs then put in the frig overnight? Or does counter bulk fermentation only apply if you want to bake the bread right away?
2026-01-05 13:17:54
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G Money :
Forgot to put salt in my mix, overly bulk fermented and did no cold proof and turned out perfect.
2025-12-22 15:13:46
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Candice :
My first ever loaf , it tasted good but I don’t know if it was done right
2025-12-24 14:34:03
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Anonymous :
I’ve been struggling with under fermentation but today I’m pretty sure I over fermented. My dough rose and was jiggly but I kept waiting for it pull away from the bowl easily, it never did then I realized it was getting extra sticky and probably over fermented. Any advice?
2025-12-24 02:48:12
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