Home made bread going wrong !!!

[willow25]

Im really hoping someone might have some advice - Ive been making bread for a while now and have tried different recipes, Jamie Olivers is my favourite and after the second rise it looks great, but when it comes out the oven after being cooked the middle has always sunk , it tastes great but Im getting frustrated

 

[tallybee]

Hm, could be one of a few things. I've found mine can sink in the middle if there's slightly too much yeast in it, or too much sugar (the sugar feeds the yeast). Or not enough salt (salt inhibits the yeast so it's more slow-release).

It can depend on the flour as well. It's not really as an exact science as they make out in recipe books tbh, it's well worth tweaking the recipes a bit and getting to know what works best

HTH xx

 

[willow25]

Thanks for your reply, I will get tweaking !!!

 

[tallybee]

Good luck!

 

[willow25]

Ive just made a couple of loaves and reduced the yeast and sugar but they have sunk again !!!! Back to the drawing board - Im determined to crack it

 

[curly123]

Do they rise and then sink?

What about the oven temp? Maybe start it off higher?

Hope you crack it! I'm going to start - just had convo with hubby this morning funnily enough!

 

[willow25]

Yes they rise then sink,they look fab before they go in the oven but come out looking deflated !!!

 

[Peggy O]

Maybe add vital wheat gluten? I add it and it seems to improve height and texture for me