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scoring with knife deflates the loaf by a lot

theonlyotherandrew's picture
theonlyotherandrew

scoring with knife deflates the loaf by a lot

When I score my dough with a sharp knife (about 1/2 inch), which is in a loaf pan at this point, the dough deflates quite a bit. Feels to me like it's overproofed if this happens? Is that correct?

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DanAyo

Probably so, Andrew.

Can you link to formula you are using? Also when you can post images.

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BaniJP

Could be that or just not enough strength in the dough (too little kneading and stretch & folds)