My dough is flat and wet / my dough has overproofed

December 15 2023 1:23pm

After you've kneaded your dough, you should let it rise until it approximately doubles in size. The ambient temperature plays an important role in how long the rising process takes. 

The chart below can be used as a guideline:

Dough left to rise in a warm place 
Dough left to rise at room temperature

Dough left to rise in the fridge ('cold-proofing')

Takes 2 to 4 hours to double in sizeTakes up to 24 hours to double in sizeTakes 24 to 72 hours to double in size


If you'd like to work out a more precise rising time, there are other factors you need to take into consideration:

  • How much dough you're making
  • How much hydration (water) your dough has
  • How much salt you're using
  • The type of yeast you're using

The Ooni app allows you to play around with all these factors to work out exactly how long you should be letting your dough rise for.

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