77: Bread is at it's BEST, after you've let it REST - Bake with Jack

Sorry for the MASSIVE DOWNER. This is one that nobody likes to hear, but it's true. Before your bread has rested up and cooled, it'll still be quite doughy when you eat it. If you can resist it, let your loaf cool fully before tucking in. It's SO worth the wait, and only then will it show you what it's truly made of!

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[claireguthrie]

This is soooo true. Successful bread-making is built upon the gift of PATIENCE. From beginning to end. 💪🏼

[catherinecolbert]

I agree, that's the hardest thing to do - letting it rest! Sometimes I do and sometimes it's too hard to resist. Thanks for the tip, Jack. :)

[tinaingamells]

i tell my husband this!! does he listen!?!
as much as hot bread smells lush...warm/cool /cold bread ALWAYS has a better flavour..

cheers Jack!

[thuffman]

Video is more than two years old, but I'm not ashamed to click thumbs up, and leave a comment to say thanks mate :)

[sjking]

hard to wait when it smells so good and you know it will melt the butter so nicely.

[stephenwalker]

Breadscapades! Really interesting re the super long rest for rye, thanks Jack!

[powderriverfarrier]

If Jack says 'do it' then do it. If he says 'do not do it' then bugger off. I know 'cause I followed his sour dough starter recipe and now I have starter that'd make Jack envious.

[nanettefox]

The whole sourdough process is patience overload!

[Fishstephenson]

Never thought about that! Great points! So hard to wait!! 😆😭🍞

[dumontanne-catherine]

Thanks Jack, very helpful video as usual. Have a sweet weekend!

[gregoryaz]

Exactly right! I love hot bread, but that's what toasters are for! :-D

[Aahrie]

Keep doing this, Jack! Really looking forward to each and every new video. Some are gold, some... not so much, but they're all fun to watch!

[leabirtheolsen]

Thank you so much for this information. I'm new to this and this is gold to me

[barbaragoss]

Nothing nicer that the crust off a fresh loaf with butter and homemade jam !

[royksk]

I agree totally. The bread is also more difficult to slice. If I've baked a particularly light and airy loaf, I'll sometimes leave it overnight then it's much easier to slice and bag for the freezer.I'm the only one eating it so I can defrost a slice when I need it.

[Moonlightshadow-lqfr]

I make a small roll next to the loaf so I can tuck into it straight away while the loaf rests.

[alwaysbecooking]

I just discovered your channel. It’s great! I just subscribed. I love baking and your channel has great tips! I have my own little cooking channel, but yours is more informative 😂. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[tommychen]

thx dude that was really helpful, before i watch this video i only rest my bread for few a mins and they were all kinda sticky but now that i learn i should rest my bread, bread tastes great and not soggy.

[marileemaddox]

I’m crying. I am going to be strong tho and wait until my loaves are cooled.

[InefableTheo]

its so irresistible just made! just a little butter and