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Wet/gummy cake like texture

Sueded's picture
Sueded

Wet/gummy cake like texture

Hi, I started my sd baking for a month and this is the best so far. The formula is,

150g T65, 130g spelt, 20g rye, 5g salt, 25% started and 65% hydration.

Autolyse 3hrs, salt and starter in, stretch and fold 5 times 30 mins each rest. Shape and overnight night proof at refrigerator start at mid night and bake at 10am straight from refrigerator. 230C/25mins door closed and 200C/25min opened.

Everything is fine but internal is wet gummy and not really like moist bread should be. I have tried several hydration from 60 to 80 and flour formula but always same problem. 

Anyone have same experience and what is the possible root cause?

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Lechem (not verified)

Did you bake it 25 minutes door closed then 25 minutes door opened?

I would go for 20 minutes with steam at 230°C. Remove steam tray (or lid if using a Dutch Oven) and bake for a further 20 minutes or until done.

Did you leave it to cool properly?

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Sueded

Sorry was meant the lid of the Dutch oven.

And yes, only cut it after two hrs roughly...

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Ford

Use the internal temperature as the best test for doneness!  The probe should be plunged to the center of the loaf and the temperature should read 91 to 94°C  (195 to 200° F}.

Ford

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Sueded

I shall try that in next loaf...

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Lechem (not verified)

Bake till it's done! So until its 195-200°F like Ford said.

Also, if you're using a dutch oven substitute make sure it's a good substitute.

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Lazy Loafer

You might find it is better to leave it for quite a bit longer than 2 hours before you cut it. In fact, it will probably be better the next day. This will give the moisture a chance to redistribute and for the centre of the loaf to be completely cool and 'set'. Also, I find whole spelt to be a bit more 'cake-like' in texture with its more fragile gluten structure, and you've got a lot of spelt in this loaf.