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Here's The Only Kind Of Metal Bowl That You Can Proof In
BY Melissa Gaman
Using the wrong metal bowl to proof the dough when making sourdough bread can sabotage the loaf before it even begins baking. That's why you should only use a stainless-steel bowl.
A strong sourdough starter has a good ratio of yeast to lactic and acetic acids that helps raise the bread and deliver its tang. However, the acidity can react with certain metals.
When the acids in the bread react with metals like copper or aluminum, the bread develops a metallic taste. So, a stainless steel bowl is the only metal bowl you can use.
Stainless steel is also a great choice for proofing dough because it's durable, dishwasher safe, and retains the natural heat of the dough for a steady rise and strong ferment.