Lopsided loaves of bread

Today we have had a few customers call us because their bread is lopsided.

A lopsided loaf is caused by the dough being too stiff a mix.  This happens as the flour absorbency changes throughout the year.  Add another 20ml more water.  The dough gets thrown around in the pan and ends up on one side.  It then has to stretch and prove to fill the pan.  If the dough is a bit stiff it won’t be stretchy enough to reach the far corner.  This is more apparent on small loaves or loaves made with wholemeal or organic flours which absorb a lot of water.

The Kitchen Team

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