How to Do the "Poke Test" (and 3 ways it can trick you)

In this video I'll show you how to do the poke test for bread dough (sourdough or yeasted bread). I'll also explain three reasons why I think the poke test can be a little deceiving for new home bakers.Show more

Here's my recipe video for medium-hydration sourdough bread that I used for the bread in this video:

Check out the tools I use to bake bread at home:
https://grantbakes.com/recommended-baking-tools

Here's the Cook's Illustrated article I referenced in this video. I took my definition of "poke test" from this article...
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/13318-how-to-know-your-dough-has-properly-proofed

Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:11 What is the "poke test" for bread dough?
00:24 The poke test on recently shaped dough
00:53 Underproofed Dough - Poke Test
01:52 The poke test when dough is ready to bake
02:32 The poke test on "proofy" dough
03:06 Almost Overproofed Dough - Poke Test
04:00 Overproofed Dough - Poke Test