February 2, 2010 - 11:26pm
no knead problem
The problem is my bread crust is getting soft after taking it out of oven. I have made this bread many times and this is a new problem or event. I don't think i am doing anything different, Results are still a nice crumb and nice sd flavor but no crunch. Any ideas as to why? Patrick
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Right now in California we've had a LOT of rain and fog--all my crusts get soft fast this time of year.
In fact i use the noknead in the pot method. The only thing i can think is that i should cook a bit longer. The bread does get nice color and is crusty comming out of the oven. Thanks Patrick
I have a few things to try. I love this site and the great amount of willingness to share. Thank to you all for helping my addition.Patrick
I have a few things to try. I love this site and the great amount of willingness to share. Thank to you all for helping my addition.Patrick
I read somewhere (maybe on this forum?) that steam from the bread itself will cause the crust to get soft. Said to either cut a piece of bread soon, or poke some holes to let steam escape.
I've tried both (seems to work, although sometimes I want a soft crust - for my toddler grandson), and I prefer not poking the holes because a.) I don't have anything really slender so the loaf ends up looking like it's been attacked, and b.) I absolutely love, love, LOVE hot bread right out of the oven, and this gives me a good excuse to cut a slice despite all I've read that says to wait.
Now if I'm gifting the bread, I can't do that, so I don't know what to do (nor do I know how professional bakers keep that nice, crisp crust)...
Today I was ready to try some new ideas and the oven wemt south and all is on hold. Thanks again in advance Patrick
I've read somewhere that crusty breads should be kept in paper, not airtight plastic, to help maintain the hard crust. Presumably this allows the moisture to escape through the paper, whereas an airtight container will hold in any moisture the bread gives off after baking and cooling, and soften the crust. Just another thing you could try!