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Very long autolyse question

February 13, 2016 - 7:36am
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MJ Sourdough

Very long autolyse question

Hi Freshloafers

I have been experimenting with very long autolyse, on average 50% of the flour content for 6 to 8 hours. 

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts/insights/results from very long autolyse?

Thanks

MJ Sourdough

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Ford's picture
Ford
Feb 13 2016 - 7:54am

If it works for you, it should be great.

Ford

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alfanso
Feb 13 2016 - 8:20am

see http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/44841/how-long-can-you-soak-all-purpose-flour-autolyse

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MJ Sourdough
Feb 16 2016 - 7:55pm

Thanks for the link. very helpful!!