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The autolyse is a method in which you first mix water and flour together, and let rest before adding in the starter & the salt. Flour gets hydrated, gluten starts forming before fermentation kicks in Autolyse can help increase dough extensibility, which ultimately will allow the dough to expand and trap the gas produced during fermentation. Helps with a better rise and an improved crumb It can also reduce the overall mixing time, helpful especially when mixing by hand and the number of folds, re

61K views · 667 reactions | The autolyse is a glorious thing. I need to do it more often. If you want dough that’s super strong and a joy to handle, try mixing your water and flour together first. You can let that hang out for as little as 30 minutes or even overnight if you want! Then move forward with the rest of your recipe. The difference in the dough is insane. Do you do an autolyse? #autolyse #autolysemethod #sourdoughtips | That Sourdough Gal | Facebook

Many #sourdough #artisanbread recipes call for an autolyse or a fermentolyse as part of the bread mixing process. . Autolyse refers to a process where flour and water are mixed together and then left to rest, usually for 30 minutes to a couple of hours. This is particularly helpful for bread with whole grains. . Fermentolyse is a process where flour, water and levain and mixed together and left to rest, usually for 30 minutes (fermentation time begins when levain is added). I tend to use this pr

9.9K views · 386 reactions | Autolyse vs. Fermentolyse: What’s the...