There are lots of other differences, but overnight cold proof on the left, and 2 days on the right. I think I'm starting to notice a pattern.

I like the idea of longer cold proof, for the sour flavor and general convenience. But the longer loaves are showing less pop.

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[–] 6 points 6 days ago (1 child)

Bread gets lift two times: First from the yeast and second from water.

The yeast makes small bubbles in the gluten which the steam make bigger, like how you make a tiny bubble in bubble gum and then blow it up real big.

If the yeast farts leak out there are fewer bubbles for the steam to make bigger.

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