Brynn Stits on Instagram: "Sourdough Baking Experiment: Cold Proof vs. No Cold Proof Cold proofing your sourdough overnight in the fridge is totally optional! You can always bake the same day. ❄️ What Cold Proofing Does: - Gives your dough more flavor - Helps your loaf hold its shape - Makes scoring easier (especially decorative scoring) - Supports better digestion by giving fermentation more time - Lets you bake on your timeline Cold proofing is just a tool, not a mandatory step. Have fun, expe