Batch of Sourdough Bread
Hello Everyone,
I consider myself a beginner in that I know many how's of sourdough baking (for example, following the recipe) but not many of the why's (why does this recipe say fold 4 times while another doesn't specify). Yesterday I made 7 sourdough loaves. The same recipe was used; I tried to keep everything consistent across batches although I have to admit that I wasn't very scientific about it so there was variation but not what I would consider much. And yet, there is quite a bit of variety visually between the loaves! For those of you with more experience and knowledge:
- What could have caused the difference?
- Is there a loaf that looks "best"? If so, which one (I've numbered the loaves)?
- Why have some loaves greatly expanded while others not?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Paolo