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March 27, 2009 - 2:51pm
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A_W

Wet Crumb

I know this question has been asked a lot, but I just can't seem to find my answer and TFL was on it with my last problem so here it goes again.


 


I have been getting great bread.  Everything looks as it should.  My only real problem is wet crumb, some even describe it as "oily".  I have been checking my temps after cooking, around 200-210 F, so that should be right. My recipe is as follows.


600g flour (Usually all white, but my last loaf had 2/3 WW and still wet on the inside)


420g water


1/4-1/2 tsp yeast


1-2 tsp salt


(things are still in the works here but my results have been the same regardless of salt and yeast amounts)


I make a poolish, let that ferment for 24-72 hours.


Autolyse and mix in the rest of my ingredients.


Bulk rise, stretch and fold.


Second rise, preshape, shape (usually 2 batards) and proof.


I bake at 450 for 15min with steam, followed by 400 for 10-15 min dry. I use convection, I find I get beter results.


I let it sit for at least 30 min.


 


I have made wetter doughs and actually had less of a wet crumb, so that doesn't seem like the issue.  I have also cooked with higher temps but this seems to get my bread to the "right" internal temp too fast and my crust lacks.  Should I lower my temp even more?  Let it rest longer before I devour? Less time with steam? Hotter internal temp?  Too many variables so I put this one out to TFL gurus. Thanks so much, I would make you a loaf but I have a feeling you have plenty of bread as it is. Alex


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