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First loaf I'm actually proud of!
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First loaf I’m actually proud of!


I've been following this same recipe for quite a few loaves now:

Homemade Sourdough Bread, Step by Step | Alexandra's Kitchen https://share.google/eLmpFXL2FRTmJ1h2O

I'm finally getting some consistency and getting a feel for shaping and scoring. This loaf was cold proofed after final shaping for about 18 hours.

My main change to the exact recipe was a fermentolyse for 30 min before adding salt, then the 4 stretch and folds follow by one final coil fold at about 30 minute intervals. Finished bulk for about 4 more hours, but think I probably could have extended this a few more hours for a more open crumb. Made with 100% KA bread flour, dutch oven with a few spritz of water before placing lid on for initial bake. Starter is about 7 months old now.

by Illusionistik

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  3. Fuzzy_Welcome8348

    Wow!! This looks fantastic. Spectacular job🥰❤️

  6. Neither_Honeydew_145

    Beautiful! I’m using a starter that’s just under two months and I’m wondering what were the improvements you saw over time?.mostly because, my bread from loaf one was damn delicious haha. They’ve gotten better as far as size and color, but I’d like to know what I should expect to change.

  8. Neither_Honeydew_145

    Well it’s very beautiful! Thanks for the info!

    Ps. The smell is my favorite part too!

  9. eclecticaesthetic1

    That came out great!! I’m familiar with her site as nd her experiment in extended retard as relates to holiness (haha) not that kind. Your loaf is delicious looking.

  11. sunshine_feels_great

    Now that’s an ear to be proud of !!