January 22, 2007 - 9:54pm
By George...or Jim...Or SourDoLady...I think I've done it.
I just put my sourdough into the oven (it's off, but I left the light on) for it's first rise. Jim, I still can't do your slap and fold. I have issues with the percentages, no matter how many spreadsheets I look at. I don't think I kneaded quite enough, but it's closing in on 11 p.m. mountain time. I'm tired. So, I'll let it rise, and in the morning I'll punch it down, shap it/them (plan to make two loaves), let them rise, then bake them.
Wish me luck ;-D
Steph
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Steph, I wouldn't leave your dough in the oven with the light on all night. Leave it at room temp--just on the counter. I think the oven light will keep it too warm. You don't want to over-rise the dough. A cool rise is better at this stage.
SourdoLady,
Too late. It may have risen too much, and it didn't hold the finger test well. I took it out this morning and kneaded it more. Seemed too wet, sticking to my fingers like crazy. Mmm. Just took it out of the oven as you suggested for the second rise.
Steph