What causes large air holes in bread?
What causes large air holes in bread? Large air pockets in bread are caused by CO2 gas produced by yeast digesting the carbohydrates in the flour. Some people actually try to get large pockets in their bread because it leads to a sugary taste as the thin dough around the pockets caramelize. This is referred to as an “open crumb”. How do you make big holes in French bread? To obtain a bread with more holes and air pockets, you want a higher ratio of water to flour, in this case, about 80% hydration. The crusty exterior is achieved by...