Old bread becomes sticky
Sometimes white bread, while initially fine, after a few days becomes sticky inside as if its going back to a dough-state, though not quite. The taste also becomes odd. Does anyone understand what is happening ...? Heating/drying it in various ways does not help (e.g. steaming, microwave, toasting etc)
i think i have seen this happen only with the small bakery breads, not the mass market variety...
thanks..
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This almost sounds like rope spoilage. From what I've read on various bread blogs, rope spores will cause a typical loaf of bread to deteriorate very quickly in exactly the manner you describe: the center becomes doughy and stretchy. My understanding is that the rope spores can contaminate kitchens and become a real problem for baked goods.
I had a hard time coming up with details on it, but you might want to check the following link for a picture and description:
I first read about rope spoilage years ago on a bread forum called The Fresh Loaf.
You may also want to check with your local agricultural extension service. There might be testing available.
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Gummy or sticky bread is often the result of an undone bread. One of the ways to avoid this problem is to use a thermostat to check the internal temperature of the loaf.Why does my bread become sticky?
Overly sticky dough is normally caused by a combination of using the wrong flour and using too much water. I discuss these points in more detail above but in short: choose a flour that's produced for bread baking. These are normally labelled \u201cBread\u201d or \u201cStrong\u201d flour.Is sticky bread normal?
For a normal loaf, the more you knead it the less sticky it becomes. Dough is always wet and sticky at first but, once you've kneaded it for five to six minutes, it becomes less sticky and more glossy as it develops a skin, which is the gluten forming.Why does my bread get moist?
It is pretty simple to tell if your bread has a high hydration level after baking. If your bread is fluffy and airy it is usually an indication of low hydration and if it is dense and heavy it is high in water content. Other factors might also attribute to bread going moldy even if your bread is fluffy and airy.Why is my bread dense and sticky?
A lack of gluten development, inactive yeast, improper shaping, and the overall time you give your bread to rise can all leave you with a dense, heavy, and even chewy end result.How to hand knead a WET dough? Hand kneading technique for beginners.
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Just experienced this for the first time after making our own bread for years. A 3 day old loaf became sticky to touch, the crumb coming away on fingers, almost impossible to slice as the blade drags through the crumb. I binned it to be on the safe side
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