Broetchen

Broetchen. Whole grain. Natural fermentation. Rustic expression.

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Rolls are frequently made from stiffer doughs. However, you can heighten the expression of your rolls by increasing both hydration and bulk fermentation. As your dough accumulates CO2, it gains the structure and stability needed to keep rolls standing tall.

Referencing a real life example, dough is quite similar to an air mattress. The more you pump it up with air, the more rigid and strong it becomes. If the dough is not developed enough (too little CO2) in bulk, it loses its form easily after shaping. If overdeveloped (too much CO2), the dough becomes overly strong, unmalleable and difficult to shape.