The Auvergne Crown or Couronne shaped loaf, typically made from yeasted white bread dough, can be seen in almost every boulangerie throughout France. When I go to my local boulangerie it is displayed on the rack in the typical round shape along with an epi cut. What separates this Auvergne Crown from all the others is the use of the traditional firm French sourdough, levain, and a long slow rise that gives the wheat time to develop its full potential. Although this is a simple white dough, this thick crusted bread has an unexpected flavor and quality. I found the best way to eat this is to just tear off a piece…it exposes a crumb that is riddled with many different sized holes....
