Is It Okay to Eat Undercooked Bread? You may not have the time or energy to try and remedy your sad little loaf. ... Breads made with flour and/or eggs can contain dangerous bacteria. It's best to play it safe and not eat the undercooked bread.

How do you know if bread is undercooked?

Using a Thermometer

If you don't have an instant-read thermometer, you can test the doneness using your hand. Simply remove the loaf from the oven and, when cool enough to handle, tap the bottom with your finger; if it sounds hollow, the bread is ready.

Why is my bread doughy when cooked?

The most common cause of doughy bread is when it's undercooked. This is likely due to it not being baked for long enough. Using an oven heat that's too high can make bread appear baked through even if it isn't. Make sure that you're using an appropriate temperature and baking your bread for long enough.