I have recently purchased some homemade sourdough from a local place and really want to give them the benefit of the doubt but posted is a picture of what my bread looks like. The owner of the shop said some people prefer it this way??? Is this true. It’s very chewy and I can’t even make sandwiches with it…
by RDPA_1991
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No the bottom looks gummy as well. This is likely underfermented.
lots of things to consider.
that slice all by itself isn’t very desirable.
what’s the rest of the loaf look like though? how much did it cost?
Completely unacceptable. They should replace it. In my town if it wasn’t replaced the customer would post pics on Facebook
to me, this crumb (or lack thereof lol) indicates something wrong with their process, whether it’s bulk fermentation time, temperature, gluten development, etc. If I were in your position and talked to the owner about this to see if they can fix it and all they said in response was that “some people prefer it this way”… I would be pretty unhappy and would not buy from them again.
Mistakes are okay and bound to happen with sourdough, but the owner’s dismissive attitude and unwillingness to let you try another loaf or offer a different solution would be offputting for me, personally
If I had bought that somewhere, I would take it back and either ask for my money back or a better loaf.
If you’re thinking of selling that, don’t.
Was it marked 60% off?
I don’t understand the top or bottom…. Is the bottom the top of photo, the darker bit?
I wouldn’t be happy to buy that. Like you say, you can’t make a sandwich or of it, you can’t toast it and butter it either.
I personally would never buy from this baker again. I work for a wholesale sourdough bakery, and the response is very reductive of your issue. You are definitely valid for feeling dissatisfied with this bread, those hole encompass more than 50% of the slice.
Some holes are desirable, but not gaping holes through the whole dough.
Mind if ask how much you paid for this loaf?
no way, you got scammed.
most people prefer their bread contain more bread than air. Sourdough is normally more chewy than yeast only bread, but that bottom looks more gummy than chewey.
You said the seller stated some people prefer it *this* way, but did you tell them or show them? I, personally, would be ashamed of my bread if I gave someone a loaf this bad (presuming this example is representative of the whole thing).
No. This is my biggest fear making sourdough for family and friends.
Per Gordon Ramsey:
**It’s shit.**
NO!😂
That’s taking “nooks and crannies” a bit too far, no?
I love an open crumb but this is hilariously bad. Not acceptable. I don’t see how they could see this picture and think otherwise
Definitely not acceptable. The dough is underproofed. If you’re making a ciabbata maybe but sourdough def not.
Lmfao no this is a messed up loaf, nobody prefers it this way 😆 you need your money back and she needs more practice
I couldn’t even do that if I tried. That’s absurd, baker is dismissive. I’d just let them know you’d be posting their response and pictures publicly along with a bad review. What type of customer would even “like it that way” and why does it matter what someone else likes?
They sold you air. And no.
Wtfff. And I bet they charged a premium price too? If they have a yelp or google business page, I would share a photo of this there.
I love paying $12 for crust
They invented all-crust bread.
Ahh yes, my favorite, b___d
Not true in the least. Scroll through this sub and you will see many photos of what sourdough should look like.
The owner is being dismissive and is wrong. Did you speak to them in person or via email? I would give them the opportunity to replace it promptly. If they decline or the replacement loaf is the same, it’d be name and shame time on whatever social media I had access to. Something innocent like “anyone else buy sourdough from xyz business? Is this a fluke or is yours looking like this too? The owner seems to think some people like their sourdough like this”
They sold you raw holes. I’d request a refund and avoid this shop.
This is awful. I sell at my local farmer’s market and I always have a test loaf to make sure this isn’t going to happen. They absolutely need to refund/replace this.
Is that the low carb option?
Not acceptable at all! I recently purchased a loaf from a local bakery which had big holes all the way through, I emailed and they explained they later discovered the problem (as they use their bread in their cafe) and immediately offered me a free replacement loaf next time.