Does Cold Fermenting Actually Matter? (12 vs. 24 Hour Sourdough)
Does an extra 12 hours in the fridge completely change your sourdough game? Let’s find out. Today I'm running a classic sourdough experiment: a head-to-head showdown between a 12-hour cold ferment and a 24-hour cold ferment. Everything else is kept identical - same starter ratio, same recipe, same shaping and scoring technique, and the exact same 38-minute total bake time. 🛑 This video also uncovered a crucial mistake in my own sourdough journey - and a big apology to everyone I've ever given a loaf to! (Skip to 8:03 if you can't wait) Is the extra wait time worth it for deeper flavor and a better blistered crust, or can you pull off the ultimate loaf on a tighter schedule? The final "winner" might surprise you (hint: it's a massive win for busy schedules!). 🌾 My Favorite Sourdough Supplies: Bannetons: https://amzn.to/43RoaDb Bees Wax Covers: https://amzn.to/4ucV0Jn The BEST Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/4ucV0Jn Lodge Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3Q5W7MX dadburg note: I may earn a small commission from these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Why Cold Ferment? 1:03 - My Sourdough Recipe 1:15 - Top Cold Ferment Tips 4:09 - 12-Hour vs. 24-Hour Prep & Scoring 6:37 - Baking 7:20 - 20-Minute Oven Reveal 8:03 - My Sourdough Apology 🙏 9:36 - Final Oven Reveal 10:02 - Comparison Details 11:36 - Winner: 12 vs 24? 🕹️ About dadburg: From sketchy DIY projects, to some of the best homemade artisan sourdough bread you've ever had (check it out: • 100 Weeks of Sourdough: A Busy Dad's Daily... ), to Airstream RV hacks - I'm a stay-at-home dad who thinks he can do anything with a little bit of research and a lot of effort. SUBSCRIBE for more helpful (and entertaining) content! #Sourdough #BakingScience #ColdFerment #SourdoughDiscard #DadBaking #dadburg #KitchenExperiment #BakingTips
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