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why is breadmaking so hard except for small pockets of this country. like bagels are not the same as regular rolls or bread, yet in my experience outside new york its just that other things like baguettes should be airier and crispier yet arent. jesus man
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Anonymous 8w

Bread is actually heavily affected by regional humidity, especially those that require fermentation

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Anonymous 8w

Climate change and the fact that limo liberals made breadmaking ingredients expensive

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 8w

a bagel is simple and doesnt require fermentation, but are often just made with the wrong processes or other things, turning them into regular rolls that have a donut hole

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 8w

Lye is often used in many NY bagels (not directly) but in the boiling water, they make the bagel chewy and crisp

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 8w

Well even if it doesn’t require fermentation most doughs need to rise and that is also affected by regional humidity, it’s why most recipes call for dough to rise in the fridge that way it’s not as effected

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