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I finally did it


After 2 years struggling to get my starter going and forgetting about it, giving up, trying different starter recipes. I finally did it, I made my first sourdough bread (French bread). I had help with my starter from a friend and her being my hypeman and encouraged me not to give up (she has a micro bakery). I used the farmhouse on boone’s (Lisa Bass) Sourdough French Bread recipe from “Daily Sourdough”. It was easy to do, even mixing it with a bowl rest mixer with one dough hook. I followed the recipe to the T except letting it rise the first time for more than 8 hours- 8pm to 7am the next morning and still did the 2nd rise as it should for 3 hours. Oh and using avocado oil instead of olive oil.

How did I do? I don’t know how the crumb is but we made po boys with it and it was delicious. That signature sourdough tang and crispness.

I still think my technique needs work- scoring, rolling and pinching. Anything other criticism/tips are welcome. Ahhhhhhhh!

by Ok-Tower7336

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  2. Sharp-Ad-9221

    Looks like a very good start! Now all you need to do is repeat x 💯 😊

  4. noboty-noos

    Yum! I think if you’re making bread that you love to eat, then you’re doing awesome and making the sourdough work worth it! You’ll improve little things over time as you practice ✨️ happy baking!

  7. Unlucky-Praline6865

    Looks great!!! I want it with some cultured butter smeared on thick!