ProcessBeginner
Oven Spring
Definition
The rapid expansion of the dough during the first 10 minutes of baking. Yeast goes into a final frenzy before dying, and gases expand, causing the loaf to 'spring' up dramatically.
Henry's Tips
- •If your bread is flat, you missed the oven spring. Usually caused by weak starter or over-proofing.
🔗Related Terms
Sources
- The Perfect Loaf
- King Arthur Baking