I’ve always wanted to make my own sourdough, and I finally did it! I got a 15-year-old starter from a coworker, fed it King Arthur all-purpose flour, and baked with King Arthur bread flour.
I struggled a bit with shaping—it was hard to form a nice, tight ball because the surface kept breaking under tension. Probably a user error! My scoring could also use some work; I should invest in a proper lame instead of using a knife.
Overall, I loved the taste (especially with some Kerrygold butter) and want to make this a weekly thing! Let me know if you have any tips or suggestions.
by Mooser55
6 Comments
Looking good.
I personally don’t mess around with a lame. I just use a plain old razor blade, pinched between my fingers. I feel like I have more control that way.
I think with a deeper score, you’ll get better oven spring/rise and a noticeable ear.
That looks real yummy.
Excellent.
Beautiful color!
My scoring definitely improved when I got a lame. They are pretty cheap (I think mine was less than $10) so it’s not a big investment if it’s something you want to give a try
Would you mind sharing the recipe you used?