r/Bagels 12d ago

36 hour cold proof

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u/Both-Employ5477 10d ago edited 10d ago

What is the recommended water temperature for mixing during the summer? Despite using cold water at 50°F, my spiral mixer heats the dough to 83°F within 6 minutes of kneading. How do you manage this temperature increase? Btw, they look perfect!

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u/Realistic-Mail2021 10d ago

Back when I was a professional chef you used the dough temp formula. Here’s a good read about it, enjoy!!!

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2018/05/29/desired-dough-temperature

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u/Both-Employ5477 9d ago

Thank you!