This is my recent batch and it is about the color preference I prefer. I tend to like a darker crust because to me it adds depth and layers of flavor to the bread. My wife tends to like it a little lighter. What say you?
Recipe:
875g KA BF
125g dark rye flour
28g salt
775g water
45g starter
Mix dry ingredients; mix wet ingredients; then combine and rest for 25 minutes
2-3 series of stretch and folds spaced 25 minutes apart
Bulk ferment to 1.5-1.75x size
Separate two loaves of dough, shape, place in bannetons
Cold proof for 1-2 days (2 days preferred)
Preheat oven to 500°F with whatever you baking them in.
Take out dough from fridge, score
Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes covered, 25 minutes uncovered.
by metabrewing
18 Comments
Perfect! I love a darker crust !
This is ideal.
Perfect I cook mine the same. Great ear to
No, I just made a couple of loaves like this, maybe a little darker and I thought it was so good I’m going to repeat it next time.
I think it’s really nice and I’d eat it but my preference is just slightly lighter.
Definitely prefer the darker crust. They look great
A+
I think it’s perfect. I make mine a little on the blonde side for my toddlers.
I prefer it darker!
Left is a bit light. I agree a little darker adds depth of flavor.
I didn’t like crust as a kid because it was bitter like broccoli and cucumbers but I enjoy it now.
This is the minimum level of darkness in my book. It should be “bien cuit” as the French would say. Dark brown and caramelized with even some charred bits on the ear.
I haven’t baked a sourdough yet. I’m here to learn. That crust would tear the roof of my mouth apart. But that’s just me. I test the doneness of my baked goods by poking an instant read thermometer in to the center. I aim for a minimum of 200°F.
A tad bit darker than I’d like it to be. But that looks so good!
This is exactly what I strive for! Well baked OP!
The dark ends of my baguettes are my favourite thing ever!! This is nice. Dark is tasty as heck!! 😋 Maillard reaction makes delicious flavour molecules I love. 🤤
Looks awesome.
The crust can get a bit tough, but the flavor is great.
Looks perfect to me.