January 19, 2014 - 10:03pm
Autolyse question
I mainly make "sandwich" style breads (all sorts - white, whole wheat, honey/oat, buttermilk, chestnut, multigrain, etc...) To do an autolyse, should I NOT be mixing in the salt until AFTER the autolyse has been completed? If so, will the salt get thoroughly blended into the dough added afterwards? Or am I only supposed to mix flour and liquid together pre-autolyse and add everything else after the autolyse is completed? I am concerned about it blending together thoroughly if adding everything afterwards. I use my Zo as well as my Kitchenaid. Thank you!!