#Proofing

The exact amount of hours it takes to proof your croissants may vary, but the jiggle never lies! #pastry #croissants #jiggle #proofing

How I proof croissants at home ! So many croissant failuryes happen at proofing. What you need is warm and humid environment, but NOT over 28°C (82°F) or your butter will melt (and you’ll loose the layers!). Here’s my simple setup: - Oven OFF, light ON - Bowl of boiling water inside - Wait 10 min, check temp with thermometer - Add croissants and monitor regularly It takes at least 2 hours (sometimes much more), so patience is everything here. Tomorrow I’m sharing the 3 signs that tell you they’re ready to bake 👀 Follow along so you don’t miss it! 🥐🇫🇷 #croissant #proofing #honeycomb #pastry #homemade #crispyas #crispyasbakery #frenchfood #bakingfromscratch #bakery

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Fermentation isn’t controlled by the clock - it’s controlled by temperature. Temperature determines how fast fermentation progresses: Warmer dough → faster fermentation Cooler dough → slower fermentation Same dough, same recipe - it might finish in 5 hours on a warm day but take 9 hours on a cool one. The recipe didn’t change, the temperature did. When to temp the dough: -After mixing, to confirm the dough is starting in the ideal range -Mid bulk, to make sure fermentation is tracking with your timeline -Before shaping, for consistency from loaf to loaf Ideal target: 76–80°F after mixing. Warmer = faster. Cooler = slower with more acidity potential. Temperature doesn’t create an airy crumb -proper fermentation does. Temperature simply lets you manage fermentation and make informed adjustments. Understand temperature = understand fermentation. Control fermentation = control the crumb. Find our tools at KneadAce.com . . . . . . . #sourdough #sourdoughbread #sourdoughtips #fermentation #doughtemp #bulkfermentation #sourdoughbaker #sourdoughbaking #bakingskills #sourdoughstarter #wildyeastbread #proofing #naturallyleavened #sourdoughclub

This is way more common than people think ,and it’s totally manageable. These bugs are attracted to flour and moisture, which is exactly what proofing baskets are exposed to during sourdough baking. That’s why cleaning, drying, and proper storage matter so much. What actually helps: • Wash your proofing baskets thoroughly • Use low heat in the oven (about 100°C / 212°F for 2 hours) to kill bugs and eggs • Always air-dry completely. • Brush out excess flour after every use • Once fully dry, store cloth liners in a sealed bag to prevent re-infestation I’ve heard people recommend the freezer method, but I personally use the oven method.. #sourdoughbread #proofing #bugs #tip #bread

Look at those cuties bounce 🥐 An almond croissant isn’t really done until the finishing touches 💅🏽 #proofing #almondcroissant #lamination #viennoiserie

Giant sourdough bellies seem like goals until you try to bag them! New bags ordered ✅ #microbakery #honorsystemfarmstand #proofing #bulkfermentation

Didn’t expect a bin to earn counter space—but it did. @brodandtaylor What do you proof in? ⬇️ Tiktok: @justkittenyu #sourdough #proofing #learnsomethingnew #bakingtips #breadmaking

Although it may not actually fill the banneton... My dough typically doubles in size during bulk fermentation, then almost doubles again after shaping before it’s ready to bake. How much your dough rises during the final proof depends on a few things, but it mostly comes down to strength. Developing the dough through mixing and enough stretch and folds is what helps it grow. If your dough is higher in hydration or enriched with milk, butter, or egg, it will need more support and development time to build that strength. In this video, I’m using 900 grams of dough in a 1 kilogram banneton, so it didn’t quite fill it but came close. How much yours fills will depend on your dough weight and banneton size. If you want better bread, pick one recipe and stick with it. Make small adjustments and take really good notes each time you bake. I created a Sourdough Recipe Log Book to help you keep track of everything. It’s an instant download, only $7, and you can reprint it as many times as you want. Comment LOG and I’ll send you the link to grab yours. 
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IMPORTANT: Turn OFF the dryer first! 🫣 Proofing yeasted dough in the dryer is one of the many hacks my mom, Noni, has taught me over the years. Why does yeast love the dryer? 👉🏻 It’s dark 👉🏻 It’s humid Have you tried this hack? Where do you proof dough? #proofing #dough #baking #bakingtips #bakingtipsandtricks #bread #breadmaking #breadbaking #breadlover #bakinghacks

Proofing doesn’t have to be unpredictable 🙅‍♀️⁠ ⁠ The @gemmsrl Underbench Retarder Prover keeps dough in an ideal micro-climate so bakers don’t have to guess 👌⁠ ⁠ And yes… those jiggly croissant layers were made using @pepesaya butter 🧈⁠ ⁠ #proover #prover #proofer #proofing #croissants #butter #bakeryequipment #bakery #croissant

Did you know you could proof your croissants overnight at home without a proofer? No more waiting warm water pans in the oven that cause butter leakage or waiting endless hours during the day. Just go to bed and have fresh croissants for breakfast 🤤 Simply shape your croissants around 10PM, and place them on a lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap so the croissants have room to grow. Around 7am, egg wash and bake for 15 minutes at 375F, then rotate the pan and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown! 😋 My house is around 72F so depending on the temperature, proofing could take more or less time. 🥐 Get my croissant guide through the link in my bio 🥐 #bakery #cottagebakery #microbakery #croissant #pastry #pastryart #proofer #proofing #homebaker #viennoiserie #plf #lexingtonky #richmondky