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How do you shape an oval for an oval banneton?

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Casey_Powers

How do you shape an oval for an oval banneton?

Hello,

I understand the boule and find it user friendly.  However, what do or how do I shape an oval.  I could make it oblong.  However, I believe it would become uneven.  I have searched for videos however I find more for scoring than the shaping.  By the time my bread book arrives. I hope to have used my new banneton.

Warm Regards,

Casey

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LindyD

http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/21730/video-lessons-master-baker-jeffrey-hamelman

You'll shape it as bâtard.  Hope you find the video helpful.