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Latest Blog Post: In Defense of First Clear

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Latest Blog Post: In Defense of First Clear

Side by side: Unbleached first clear (left) and unbleached high-gluten

The Rye Baker: In Defense of First Clear

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MichaelH

Is there a point to this?

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Elagins

Does there need to be?

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OldWoodenSpoon

Thanks, Stan, for the education!  I have some first clear in the cupboard that I bought for rye breads, but I, like you, did not understand the reason behind it.  I never tried to make bagels out of it, but still, I didn't get it.  Thanks for the contribution.

OldWoodenSpoon