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Under? Over?

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HansB

Under? Over?

Crazy rise on this loaf. I used a new lame with a Feather blade. It's the easiest  blade I have used, so I scored a bit deeper than normal. Do you think more or less proofing will make it open up less?

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Lechem (not verified)

with a more trained eye to advise. Just wanted to say what a lovely bread this is Hans. And loving that stencilling.

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HansB

Thanks Abe!

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alfanso

Looks like Mt. Kilauea got inside of the dough!  What's going on inside the crust?

alan

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HansB

I’ll let you know after I cut into it tomorrow Alan.

It’s dragons easy sourdough. The only thing I did different this time was to use freshly milled rye (85% extraction) at my usual 16%. 

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dabrownman

wouldn't change a thing,  What a nice bread for a centerpiece on the Thankkgiving Table.  Well done and and happy baking

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HansB

Thank you!

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Mini Oven

Looks lovely from above.  

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bread1965

That is one good looking bread! Well done! Waiting for the crumb shot..

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HansB

Crumb and flavor were spot on. I'd still like less "burst."

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Lechem (not verified)

Uncontrolled oven spring and over the top 'burst' suggests to me under. Still looks great to me and taste is the main thing. 

Happy Thanksgiving Hans

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HansB

I think you may be correct. I'll let it go a bit longer next time.

 

Cheers!