Comments on: How To Stretch and Fold Sourdough Bread Dough https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/ Learn to Bake Sourdough Bread Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:49:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andy https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34913 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:49:54 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34913 In reply to Andrzej.

Hey Andrzej, if you are looking for a great and quite strong bread flour in Poland, try „Mlyn Ciechanowiec”

]]> By: Andy Baciocco https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34766 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:45:04 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34766 In reply to MarkH12.

Thanks!

]]> By: MarkH12 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34764 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:51:12 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34764 In reply to Andy Baciocco.

I got his same bowl from Heath Ceramics. At the time it was 165.

]]> By: Andy Baciocco https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34522 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:31:05 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34522 Hi! May I ask where you got the bowl you are using in this article? What material is it? Thank you!

]]> By: Michael A Graffigna https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34518 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:43:43 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34518 I like the way you explain the process. I wondered about how many times to do folds and reading the above explanations gives me confirmation of what I thought the conditions of the dough should be. I’ve been making sourdough bread for about a year and half and I’m still experimenting with the processes. I had a stroke 2 years ago this April and making bread has helped me progress pretty dam good. I apriciate your web site, your explanations of how to proceed in the baking process. Great site!

]]> By: Andrzej https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34264 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:52:45 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34264 In reply to Maurizio Leo.

Thank you so much, Maurizio! I will give it a try.

]]> By: Maurizio Leo https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34263 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:14:08 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34263 In reply to Andrzej.

Hey there! I would try actually removing the autolyse period, but then also mix longer. With flours like this, I find they struggle with longer fermentation times, especially as acidity builds up (it’s good up to a point, then can cause issues with rise). After that trial, yes, I would reduce the hydration to suit the flour!

]]> By: Andrzej https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34185 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:28:39 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34185 Hi Maurizio, thank you for sharing your tips on stretching the dough. I am currently dealing with a weaker than usual bread flour as the last years crops here in Poland produce weak flour. Even with 2 hours autolyse I end up with a very weak dough. I have already extended the initial kneeing time to 4 minutes (hand mixing) and I do 6 sets of s&f 3x15min + 3x30min. The results are not so bad but the rise is noticeably weaker. Is my only potion to add less water to the dough?

]]> By: Maurizio Leo https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34173 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:08:45 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34173 In reply to susiq.

Reply is above!

]]> By: Maurizio Leo https://www.theperfectloaf.com/how-to-stretch-and-fold-sourdough-bread-dough/#comment-34172 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:08:39 +0000 https://www.theperfectloaf.com/?p=21938#comment-34172 In reply to Fran.

Sure, that works just fine. I don’t often do this because I find the dough is plenty strong and it’s not mandatory. But if you like the process, go for it!

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