Can I still bake sourdough that was left out all day and over-proofed?
If your dough has over-proofed, it might be a bit too airy, but you can still bake it. Try gently shaping it and see how it feels. If it doesn't hold its shape, you can use it for a flatbread or experiment with a different shape. Just remember, every bake is a learning opportunity!
Answered by Hendrik, The Bread Code
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If you pushed the bulk fermentation too far, you won’t be able to bake a freestanding loaf with the dough anymore. But don’t worry. You can move your dough into a loaf pan, or use parts of the dough as the starter for your next dough. When using a loaf pan, make sure it’s properly greased. You might have to use a spatula to transfer your dough. Allow the dough to proof for at least 30 minutes in the loaf pan before baking it. This makes sure that large cavities induced by the transfer are evened out. You could push the proofing stage to 24 hours or even 72 hours. The resulting bread would feature an excellent, very tangy taste.
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