Mike, when bread turns out too dense, the first item to look at is the amount of flour that was used. Typically, too much flour will result in a dry crumb. Are you using a scale to weigh your ingredients? Weighing is the most accurate way to measure your flour. A night in the fridge will add flavor. You can make the dough in the evening the night before. Refrigerate the dough after step 3. Proceed with step 4 the next morning.   

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