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Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
added over 1 year agoBoth, Stephanie. The delayed fermentation method tends to retain moisture, and the whole grains contribute to this effect. Dairy of any sort tends to tighten down the crumb while tenderizing it at the same time. Tender and spongy are quite different.