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Artisan Bread Enthusiasts  My bread texture is spongy and
gummy.. any fixes?    • Pin It SiMignonne's picture  My bread
texture is spongy and gummy.. any fixes?  This is my second time
baking my honey oatmeal bread.  The first time I followed the
recipe almost exactly.  The second time I substituted 1 and 1/2
cups of whole wheat flour to the recipe.  I also let it rise the
second time in the fridge over night.  The flavor was much
better the second time around although I could have let it risen
a bit longer than I did so it turned out a little short
looking.  Here is my problem, the texture is not right.  It's
spongy and gummy yet crumbly at the same time.  I would like for
it to be a bit lighter and airier if possible.  If I press my
finger into a freshly cut slice it will bounce back and won't
leave an impression at all.   The first and second loaves had
the same texture.  Any ideas on how to fix this problem without
affecting the taste too much?  I