Bread w/ big holes... punch down the dough or not?
I see people punching down the dough that had risen which removes the air bubbles. I thought that’s undesirable and makes the bread too dense and without the nice big holes? I was always very careful to only lightly shape the dough and keep as many air bubbles as possible. Reading More May Cause Envy…
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude