baltimoreben wrote:
>>
>>> I used to bake all my bread, now only have time to do so on rare
>>> occasion. unfortunately, as often as not i have the same
>>> unsatisfactory result -- loaves that don't even reach the top of the
>>> pan when they come out of the oven. wondering what might be the
>>> problem, not enough time for experimentation, so looking for educated
>>> guesses from others.


Is your yeast fairly fresh?

Is the place you are keeping the dough fairly warm?

Are you giving the second rise enough time?

Are you letting the first rise go too long so the yeast has done its
thing and has nothing left to give before you punch it down?

Is your oven preheated enough to provide "oven spring" when you begin
baking?



gloria p