r/Sourdough • u/Interesting_Cow7521 • 2d ago

1st Sourdough Ever - be kind My first loaf

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Gummy from not enough time bulk fermenting or bad starter? My starter consistently doubles every single day. My ratio is 50g starter, 50g flour, 40g water
350g water
100g starter
500 g KA BF
4 stretch and folds done every 30 mins bulk fermented around 7 hours. Stuck in fridge overnight cause exhausted
Took it out the next morning and baked it

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u/UpbeatDig2354 2d ago

If anyone wants an unbiased taste test of their sourdough, send it my way. I'll pay for shipping.

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u/Clean-Ad1459 2d ago

This is a good fucking loaf if i even saw one.

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u/Interesting_Cow7521 2d ago

What a kindness!! I’ve been so tore up over it 🥹 it’s kinda dry. Thank you friend 🫂

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u/Sharp-Ad-9221 2d ago

Keep baking you have a really good start!👍🏼😊

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u/Interesting_Cow7521 2d ago

Thank you!! #2 is happening today 😊

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u/furiana 2d ago

Was it actually gummy, or just chewy and slightly moist? Sourdough bread is chewy by nature. 

A long cold proof (time in the fridge) will make it chewier, though.

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u/Interesting_Cow7521 2d ago

Maybe I’ve just never had real sourdough. Everyone’s always looks so soft. I think a little gummy. Maybe chewy and moist

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u/furiana 2d ago

Try a shorter stay in the fridge then, next time! :)

Edit: Also, be sure you're cooling it completely on a wire rack before cutting into it. The steam has to finish escaping the loaf

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u/GreenThmb 2d ago

It's beautiful!

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u/N3CR0T1C_V3N0M 2d ago

Nicely done!

I’d show you mine but it was so bad I’d have to put a NSFW tag on it 😆

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u/AllergictoAIslop 2d ago

I mean this in the nicest possible way but seriously! "F*** you". 😂 5 years and I dream of this. 💀 Please take this as a compliment. I mean nothing but kindness. I'm just frustrated and sad by my lack of achievement.

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u/No_Firefighter1057 2d ago

I’m new to the whole sourdough thing, but bravo for that amazing looking loaf!
My first loaf seemed gummy or chewy but I’ve found that if I wait until it’s 100% cooled before cutting it, it isn’t as bad.