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Re: simulating hearth baking?

POACHER2@aol.com
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 10:08:51 EDT
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>The primary factor in getting an open crumb is high hydration of the dough.
>If you run your bread at 75 - 80% hydration and use your oven to simulate
>hearth baking (I'll explain that if you need it) then you will get a much
>more open crumb.
>
>John

John,
I would be interested in an explanation.
Victor