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Making bread tonight, and it rose really well!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Does the weight change as it rises?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Fermentation converts starch to CO2 and water. Some of the CO2 escapes and the dough can always dry out if not covered.

The metabolic rate is small enough that the baker won’t notice unless very very over fermented.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Mildly, I imagine, as gas is produced.