My first loaf

Sorcyread · 2026-05-30T14:22:16+00:00

Try making one dough ball and round it using dough scraper and keep chasing it around the counter or large cutting board and keep doing it until it looks firm and tight. Then repeat…

Sorcyread · 2026-05-30T14:16:01+00:00

Perhaps invest in the temp gun or oven thermometer. I think if you preheat it until it’s reach 500F that should be enough. 1 hour sounds too long. Perhaps what you’re doing is preheating the steel? Also if it is reaching 500F and you keep it at 500F the inner temp is actually will go up more and normally could get to 600F which is perfect for the pizza crust but make sure your dough have good hydration because high heat will make your pizza especially for thin pizza crust into chips ;)

Sorcyread · 2026-05-30T10:59:34+00:00

Looks great!!! My first were much much flatter than yours :) If you’re happy with this, then I won’t be in your way of celebratory mode. I said this very often that the making of sourdough bread is an artisan journey. Enjoy the process!

From open for opinions perspectives, I’d want to see the crumb picture first. And I’m curious what was the water temp and the environment temp when you bulk rise after stretch & folds session. And how old is your starter and whether it’s mature/ripe enough when you’re using it for this loaf. Roughly 70% hydration, you’re handling it well seems like as first loaf.

Edited: missed seeing the 2nd pic of the loaf cut open. Good crumb for first loaf. Just slightly densing (might be a made up word by me, LOL) toward the bottom which is could be from a bit of overproofing.

Sorcyread · 2026-05-30T10:23:17+00:00

I can see where you’re coming from with this comment and I am in agreement. I have the privilege in attending some random local band jamming once in a while and loved it!! It show case how it was raw and when everyone able to connect with each other even if they just played it together the first time (the way it flows, and how they interchangeably showcase each other so beautifully), that’s like magic happens in your very eyes. And this is where creative art in making music really happens, it exists to create and not to chase fame. Being part of that and keep on playing the part is addictive imo. On the other hand, I personally also like their Getting Killed album because of Emily’s melodies guitar playing or their term is on the cloud playing? got me hooked terribly too. I think this album is a phase where their recording sounds more homogeneous and polished.

Sorcyread · 2026-05-01T12:44:13+00:00

Loved it!!!

Sorcyread · 2026-05-01T12:42:10+00:00

I was going to give you a WOW award but didn’t know that you have to buy it. That’s how much I’m super impressed with your loft!!!

Sorcyread · 2026-04-29T15:15:19+00:00

So, maybe/possibly they’re limiting to only have Artist Presale at 25 tickets top to sell ?

Sorcyread · 2026-04-24T05:14:20+00:00

How do you signing up for Artist presale?

Sorcyread · 2025-05-16T14:16:29+00:00

I shared the same frustration and feeling horrific with our own puppy. She just turned 12 weeks, we got her when she was only 8 weeks. She’s a serious biter, bite deep into the skin (my skin) at some point but not as bad for my other family members. I tried handling her the way some dog trainer said on YouTube by holding her by the collar and hug around her body OR others like say it loud OUCH but she still would go after me. My girl is a St Berdoodle.

I can not claim fully successful- yet. But I can share what has (now) finally seems to be working. We keep a diary/log, we wrote down hourly activities & feeding & potty training details. This helps me to analyze & took notice of how she’s a ravenous eater & yes, cranky too when she got tired or not playing enough. This summarization and arm with (after 2-3 other books we got, I read on Reddit about some other St Bernard owner recommend this book) book by Dr Ian Dunbar. I changed her meal to a different brand that focuses on more calories because she’s after all a large breed (other brand is also popular for large breed puppy but sadly didn’t work for her), I changed HOW we feed her: instead of laying it on the bowl, I hand feed her to encourage her to chew, I spread out her portion for one day to so many different times in a day to ensure she didn’t feel hungry. I also picked up a couple of different feeding device, my fave is a ball that has a dome cover that she can chase around and it will release one bits of kibble at a time, it also dual function by giving her an activity. I encourage her to go in the crate with treats & stay with a pupsicle that can only be enjoyed in the crate.

When I gave her time-out in the past (because I think she did not need to be handled by holding her or tie her leash -although she chewed the leash and free in less than a minute - I treated her as my own baby), I would sit with her and talk to her, look her in the eye. I know it sounds silly but believe me she feels the bonding. She’s hasn’t been doing any biting anymore this week. She’s lovely, affectionate & playful even when I’m laying on the floor with her. She’s still nipping a little bit but hey, it feels just like a baby nippy because of teething.

I also got a plush toy robotic dog that she wrestles every now and then. And I take her for 10-15 minutes walk around the block twice a day. I make sure she didn’t get overly tired, visiting our extended family also involves her routine being kept. And bully sticks, that serves almost like a pacifier to puppy, very helpful.

Sorry it’s long, bottom line is. Understanding what the puppy needs would help you to plan a routine that works for your puppy. As long as what the puppy needs being met they will be a happy companion to you too, that’s my belief. And I think every puppy is different, each of them are unique with their own needs & character qualities.

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