Sourdough Bauernbrot

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From Sourdough Bauernbrot, a couple of photos of this morning's bake:  Photos of Sourdough Bauernbrot

It's a double batch; based on the internal temperature I baked it longer than most loaves, so it has a nice crusty crust.

It's only 40% rye (I used pumpernickel) so the crumb is more open than on the ryes I usually bake.  It's also a lower hydration than usual (67%) so I had to wrestle with a pretty stiff dough.  I had forgotten to build out my starter to 200g for a double batch, but 140g of starter worked OK, if a bit slower.