My first loaves!!!

I’m genuinely shocked that my first ever loaves came out so well!! I’m so happy and I hope I can replicate it cause I’ve already had some people request loaves 😅

Got my starter from carlsfriends.net and followed the activation and feeding schedule instructions for 4 days (started Monday and then fed until Thursday morning) I then followed this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/dzNkQY1TsUA?si=quZ-k-XDgC0r8Z0u which was so laid back and helped me not stress!

Today (Friday) I baked both loaves separately at 350 degrees for 30 mins with my Dutch oven lid on, and then removed and continued baking for about another 23 minutes. I also had a pan of water 2 racks down under my Dutch oven. I let cool for an hour and then dipped my slices in olive oil and balsamic vinegar!!

I’m thrilled!!! Fed my starter this morning and plan to make 2 more loaves hopefully today. I’ve also got discard chocolate chip cookies in the oven right now!