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Longer retarded fermentation

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JeffyWu

Longer retarded fermentation

I am making bagels using Peter Reinhart's formula from Apprentice. I have mixed the sponge. Q: Once I form the bagels and place them in the fridge to retard, would it be harmful/beneficial to have them remain in the fridge two nights instead of one? Would rather boil/bake later than I had initially planned. Thanks! 

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tpassin

It should be mildly beneficial. That's one of the benefits of retardation - your scheduling can be more flexible.