DS Champagne - Blanc de Blancs 2005 - 1er Cru

I haven’t done autolyse since I started making sourdough which is only January. So I thought I’d try it again and see what the big deal is lol Here’s what I’ve learned from reading about it- It’s simply mixing flour water (no salt, no starter) and letting it rest. Usually anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours. I did 1 hr. Why it’s good (according to chat gpt lol) 1. Better Gluten Development (with no kneading!) During autolyse, the flour hydrates fully and gluten begins forming on its own. This me