Bread Types & Recipes
Artisan Sourdough Loaves
Classic round and oval loaves with open crumb and crackling crust.
Overview
This is the bread everyone's chasing. Open crumb. Bold crust. Real character. But it doesn't come from luck. It comes from control. Strong fermentation. Tight shaping. Confident baking. Every move shows up in the final loaf. This page walks you through that process step by step. How to build tension so your dough holds its shape. How to handle it without knocking out the gas you worked to build. You'll learn what actually creates an open crumb and what quietly ruins it. If your results are inconsistent, this is where you fix that.
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