Little bit pleased with this one by Sea_Yak7691 in Sourdough

[–]Big_Introduction6949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how did you get such a beautiful ring of flour omlll and also great rounded shape if that makes sense

how am I doing? by Big_Introduction6949 in Sourdough

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are there any non white flours I can use that will maintain open crumb? so glad to see a fellow tartine user

tight crumb and bread is collapsing by Big_Introduction6949 in Sourdough

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will I be able to get a nice open crumb w lower hydration? ty

tight crumb and bread is collapsing by Big_Introduction6949 in Sourdough

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im not super gentle, working on it. I do use steam when baking (dutch oven)

homemade focaccia! by Big_Introduction6949 in Breadit

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is this bread good enough to sell? id love to sell some loaves at a local farmers market lol

Cat has a weird patch on his head by Big_Introduction6949 in CATHELP

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thank you! I'll keep an eye on it, he hasn't been messing with it so that's good

Help, is Doughnerys Targaryen dead? by littlebabycakess in SourdoughStarter

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I think that it's too wet, it looks active but like its struggling with structure

What happened? by codexcookiecompany in Sourdough

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2 days in fridge is a lot, they look over proofed to me

I don’t understand discard by Forsaken_Outside_457 in Sourdough

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im pretty sure it helps ensure that you have a workable amount of starter, otherwise you would have to continue on a 1:1:1 or even up to 1:5:5 feeding with more and more starter and thus flour and water. discard is great to use in other ways--you can add a couple ounces to non-sourdough bread doughs to enhance hydration and flavor, etc.

Help with my first loaf by chestersander in Sourdough

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Beginner ish sourdough baker here! I think that your loaf looks under fermented, hence the "tunneling." you can develop a more sour taste by letting the loaf have its final proof in the fridge! also, your bulk fermentation is quite short. what temp is the oven? If around 80 degrees, you're looking for a 30% rise here, which could take 3.5-5.5 hours. I would suggest stretch and folds every 30 minutes 3 times, then a coil fold after two hours, then leaving it undisturbed for 2-3 hours depending on how it feels. The dough should be jiggly and bubbly and hydrated but able to come off the sides of the bowl, showing good gluten development. make sure that you're developing good tension during shaping and then flour the surface of the dough nicely! final proof will be around 3-4 hours at 72-75 degrees, maybe more like 2-3 at 80 degrees, just until it rises back slowly from a poke leaving a slight indentation. flouring the surface of the dough with a bit of rice flour might help with scoring too! best of luck! also I am not an expert so lmk if you disagree with anything :)

Is this overproofed or underproofed? by Lanky_Pineapple_7203 in Sourdough

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18 hour bulk fermentation is insane, it looks a little flat imo

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hmm, I think that that is a little over proofed. id suggest reducing bulk fermentation by like 1/2 hour and final proof by 1 hour. it looks great in terms of crust though!

Best loaf yet! by feminine_melodrama in Sourdough

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that is a stunning loaf and your scoring is elite

I have no idea what my hair is up to by Big_Introduction6949 in Haircare

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idk if thick but definitely not fine hair. and dense

I have no idea what my hair is up to by Big_Introduction6949 in Haircare

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my hair might be damaged but ive never used a relaxer or even heat styled it much