Modified KAF Sourdough Bake Temp Question
I modified the KAF sourdough recipe as follows:
224g starter
336g water
495g KA APF
100g KA Rye
14g sugar
14 g salt
I didn't follow their procedure. I mixed starter and water then added sugar then flours and let autolyse for 30 minutes. Kneaded it for 5 mins until medium gluten and put it in oiled bowl. I will fold in about 45 minutes then stick in fridge overnight.
Tomorrow I'll have my wife take it out of refer at about 5:00. I'll fold again around 6:15, shape around 7:00, then bake around 9:00.
They have a baking temp of 425 for 25-30 minutes for 2 loaves. I am going to make 1 loaf.
Questions:
1. The baking temp and duration seem low. Typically I base at 450 or 475. Will only difference be in crust?
2. Is my second fold a waste of time...should I just shape, proof and bake? I need to refine my mid-week baking schedule. Not much time in am and only a few hours between work and bed.
Here is the link to the original recipe.
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/extra-tangy-sourdough-bread-recipe
I took it out of the fridge this morning and gave it a french fold around 7:00. Plan to take it out around 5, shape around 6 and bake around 8:30.
Dense with a few giant holes...I think I went too easy on it while shaping and didn't let it rise long enough. Used some for grilled cheddar cheeses and the rest is in the oven becoming croutons.