SMF September 2024 Challenge - Feathered Mantra Swirl

[bookworm42]

I'm curious which brand of lye.

This one from Amazon. It's my third batch with this lye and the only one that acted like this.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

@bookworm42 Do you add anything, like sugar or salt, to the water before trying to dissolve the lye? What lye concentration are you using?

 

[bookworm42]

Do you add anything, like sugar or salt, to the water before trying to dissolve the lye? What lye concentration are you using?

I disolve 1% sugar before my lye and I do 33% lye concentration.

My plan was a 3% superfat but given my loaf is still soft 48 hrs later I think it's either a high superfat or the cocoa powder I used for coloring decided to do something.

 

[Servant4Christ]

This one from Amazon. It's my third batch with this lye and the only one that acted like this.

I've ordered and used that brand many times so I don't think it's the lye.