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Bread Loaf Collapsed
Your loaf sank after baking because it was underbaked or overproofed. Turn it into slices and toast to recover texture.
sunken loaf · dense center · vegetarian
The fix
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- 1 slice the loaf and toast at 325F for 8 minutes
- 2 brush with butter or olive oil for moisture
- 3 serve as toast, crostini, or croutons
If it's still wrong
- turn into bread pudding
- pulse into breadcrumbs
Prevent next time
- bake to an internal temperature of 200F
- avoid overproofing by watching the rise
Notes
Why this works
Collapsed loaves are usually under-set. Dry heat finishes the structure and creates a better chew, even if the original rise is lost.