Hi there, Laurie! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the flavor of this loaf! This bread should be on the lighter side — the heaviness can be caused by a couple of things. It could be that a bit too much flour snuck its way into the mixing bowl, we recommend using a kitchen scale or the fluff and sprinkle technique for measuring flour in volume. Or the loaf may have over-proofed and collapsed a bit while baking. If the weather is on the warmer, more humid side where you are, the dough may not need to rest as long as listed in the recipe. To tell if the dough is well-risen and ready to move on to the next step when you gently press on it with a lightly floured finger the indent should spring back slowly. We hope this helps for future baking adventures and happy baking! Morgan@KAF

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