After getting all of your super helpful feedback, I've decided to give the Tartine recipe another go. I was having problems achieving a good spring: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/67063/oven-spring-help.
See below for my latest. I'm so happy with it! Some changes I made:
- Knocked hydration down to 76%
- Scored deeper and more to the center
- Sprayed loaf with warm water (not sure if this did much)
I'm pretty surprised at the outcome since I thought I butchered the dough during shaping.
Thanks again for everyone's help here!
I thought your initial bakes looked great, and this one is beautiful too! Great ear.
Gorgeous loaf, awesome ear, crust and crumb. Great improvements CGB.
Happy Baking
Benny
Even got blisters! So glad your plan came together.
Thank you so much, everyone! :) :)