Open crumb quest continues, and this is by far the best loaf I've ever made in that category. It's so crazy light for its size.

90% bread flour, 10% stone milled whole wheat
72% water
20% starter
2% salt

2 hour autolyse, added salt and starter and mixed with the Rubaud method for about 10 minutes. 15 minute break before a set of tight folds to serve as the second round of mixing. 4 sets of strong tight folds every 30 minutes, and then I just left it alone for hours to ferment, trying to develop a more irregular crumb. Well, that worked. To be honest, I had stuff to do, and the dough was a little bit past the target of 50% rise. Still did a preshape and 30 minute rest before shaping and straight to the fridge. It rose a little more and filled the banneton.
Baked in dutch oven at 230C for 25 minutes with lid on, 30 minutes with lid off at 210C.

by BattledroidE

10 Comments

  1. Forward-Sky3464

    I can only dream of having a loaf of bread like yours 🥺

  2. papyrusinthewild

    Absolutely gorgeous. That second shot is the cover photo for your new book!

  3. SilverySuccotash

    Yup you did the thing.

    Edit: ima go copy your recipe now ty