Hi Melissa! Preferment baking like this can be somewhat complex, and demands a little bit of practice. Often when our dough just isn't turning out right, we look at a few conditions: the humidity levels in the room, whether we measured out our ingredients well, and any number of others. With this issue, we actually think you might get a better answer by reaching out to our Baker's Hotline: (855) 371-2253 (BAKE). They'll be able to walk you through each step, and find a solution much better than we might here. Hopefully that will help you bake your best with these recipes. Thanks so much for reaching out, and happy baking. 

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