Shoutout to my brick-like loaf: Kneading didn't save it

Angela Green · 2026-02-25T22:35:57.423586+00:00

People always stress how important kneading is, but my bread was still dense and hard. The real issue was old yeast that I didn't test.

walker.andrew7mo ago

Used to think kneading was key, but testing yeast changed everything.

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quinnm907mo ago

Yeah, and even WITH good yeast, did you let it proof long enough? A lot of times that's the hidden culprit. Kneading builds structure, but if the yeast isn't given enough TIME to do its job and make those gases, you're just gonna have a strong, dense brick. Was your kitchen cold? That can slow everything way down.

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averyflores7mo ago

Quinnm90's right about time, but you gotta TEST the yeast first or no amount of proofing helps.

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