Everybody has their own way of baking sourdough bread. Some bakers wouldn’t dream of baking bread without doing an autolyse, and others will never use it.
An Autolyse helps the Dough become Easier to Work withAn Autolyse Produces a Softer, Taller, More Open Crumb LoafThe Dough will Need Less Kneading TimeThe Bread will have a Better Flavor, Aroma and Color