From 39212f73189645c2b08d8d8579f47fb05323bb56 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hendrik Kleinwaechter Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:01:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add finger poke test --- book/glossary/glossary.tex | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/book/glossary/glossary.tex b/book/glossary/glossary.tex index eb11304..e7286ae 100644 --- a/book/glossary/glossary.tex +++ b/book/glossary/glossary.tex @@ -213,6 +213,14 @@ of starter is used for the fermentolyse. The flour, water and starter are mixed together. By adding the starter early the dough becomes more extensible and easier to handle. +\item[Finger poke test] The Finger Poke Test is a simple yet effective way to +check if your sourdough bread is ready to bake. After the final rise, lightly +flour your finger and gently press about half an inch into the dough. +If the dough springs back slowly and leaves a slight indentation, it's perfect +and ready for the oven. If it springs back quickly, it needs more time to rise. +However, if the dough collapses or doesn't spring back at all, it may be +over fermented. + \item[Float test] The float test is a technique for assessing the readiness of a sourdough starter. To perform this test, take a small sample of your starter and gently place it in a glass of water. The outcome