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Don R.
 
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Default PROOFING TEMPERATURES

On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 23:44:13 GMT, Charles Perry >
wrote:

>Don R. wrote:
>> I've read the FAQs for this NG plus the instructions that accompany
>> cultures from SDI, etc..
>>
>> Mention is made of various temps, such as 72 - 77 degrees and 85
>> degrees. From remarks concerning these temps, they're pretty much
>> etched in stone.


>That said, I believe that cooler is better as
>long as it is warm enough to raise the dough. I would not keep the
>starter or dough over 85F for any reason -if there was an option.


Thanks to both Ken and Charles for their input.

Will go with 80 degrees and see what happens.

Cheers.



Don R.