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Re:The Sourdough Framework by danielovichdk on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @04:00PM (#35966988)
Sure. But with sourdough the dough needs to build gluten when mixed, hence the window-test. More gluten gives a stronger and airy loaf. You can do that by hands but it takes too much effort compared to a machine. Imo
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Re:The Sourdough Framework by jan_k_ on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @04:33PM (#35967379)
You can make excellent sourdough without any kneading using the fermentolysis technique. No machine needed and absolutely not "too much effort".
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Re:The Sourdough Framework by soperj on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @04:23PM (#35967275)
I leave it on the counter overnight. I don't kneed it at all and end up with a nice airy loaf.
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Re:The Sourdough Framework by AlanYx on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @11:35AM (#35976821)
It's interesting that there are such different perspectives on whether to knead sourdough. The book linked to here recommends it, while other authors like Forkish, Prueitt and Robertson rely more on time and a small amount of "folding" rather than kneading.
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