Stone & Vatrushka
Stone Stone
Hey, I was thinking about how humidity levels affect the crumb in a loaf. Have you ever tried calibrating your oven to match the dampness of the air?
Vatrushka Vatrushka
I’ve literally spent three hours on a spreadsheet just to track how a 60 % RH at 22 °C changes the crumb texture compared to 30 %. If you want to match the dampness of the air, set your oven’s temperature down about 10 °F for every 10 % increase in humidity, then throw in a steam burst at 1 min into the bake. Trust me, the proofing chamber’s humidity setting is the secret weapon—no other blogger can claim a more consistent “soft, airy” crumb, but don’t let that stop you from trying. If you get crooked layers, I’ll quietly edit your photos for symmetry before reposting, just to remind everyone that even the prettiest loaf deserves a perfect alignment.
Stone Stone
Sounds like a solid system, though I’d still watch the rise time closely – humidity can slow proofing. Just keep the steam precise, and the crumb should stay even. Good luck.
Vatrushka Vatrushka
Absolutely, I’ll double‑check the rise every 15 minutes—if the dough doesn’t puff, I’ll add a tiny touch of warm water to the proofing tray. Keep your steam precise, like a good whisk, and that crumb will stay even. Good luck, and remember, if your loaf ends up crooked, I might just swap the photos for symmetry—no one gets a slanted look in my kitchen!