Photo-guided troubleshooting

Why did my bao fail?

Answer a few things you actually saw or felt. Bao Rescue ranks the most likely cause family and gives you one next-batch test instead of ten generic guesses.

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1. Match the symptomStart from the result, not a guessed cause.

2. Separate similar causesUse proof state, timing, moisture and crumb.

3. Test one variableThe next batch should teach you something.

Normal referenceSmooth, plump and stable outside; soft, aerated crumb inside.

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1Your bun

2Details

3More info

4Your result

Step 1 of 4

What does your bun look like?

Choose the closest match. The image helps recognition; it does not decide the cause by itself.