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Greetings from Auburn, Alabama

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Starter inactive after second day

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Sostendorf

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on why is my dough so slack?

culinarick

You could try increasing the

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on Red Rye Malt

albacore

I had thought that kilned

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on Rising in cooler -- why didn...

marcy goldman

Coolers for final dough

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on adding butter to bread dough

Davey1

I forgot - addin In the

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on adding butter to bread dough

Davey1

Melting and adding evenly is

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on adding butter to bread dough

Abe

Everything can be added at...

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on Greetings from Auburn, Alabama

Abe

In the video I posted below

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on Greetings from Auburn, Alabama

Williamtrimitoe

Success!

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on Greetings from Auburn, Alabama

Abe

A fascinating in-depth video

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The Roadside Pi...

All things being equal

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on Red Rye Malt

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on Greetings from Auburn, Alabama

Moe C

Good luck

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Moe C

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Bread Browser

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the cost of a loaf of bread

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Flash format video

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Problem with elasticity and holding shape

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