Mynyel Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I have been baking my own bread. I knead ;) to know a few things. Why do we let the dough rise twice? It seems that the dough would be fluffier and lighter if it only rose once. How do I get my bread to be a little lighter? I follow the recipes but it just doesn't come out quite light enough. I was hoping for more of a store bought texture... not exactly I don't want it identical but a little lighter and fluffier would be good. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I find with my bread that one rise makes a dense bread (which I like but no one else in the house does) so I give it a second rise which results in a lighter bread. You don't say what kind of flour you are using. I use whole wheat flour and add Vital Wheat Gluten to the flour. This also helps make for a lighter loaf. I also soak my grains overnight with apple cider vinegar. I find this also helps with the texture of the loaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 I use whole wheat flour as well. I have the vital gluten as well, but forgot to put it in :glare:. I am making another batch. So if letting it rise twice makes it lighter will rising it three times make it even lighter? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I haven't attempted a 3rd rise. I say go for it and let me know how it turns out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 And don't forget that when dough goes in the pan, it does get a third rise. You let the dough rise, knock it down and let it rise again and then put it into pans to rise. That is the third rise. Each rising made the gluten more tender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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