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Sourdough baking

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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by blotz to c/sourdough
 

Not my best bread ever but this is pretty normal issue. I totally over proofed it because I fell asleep during the proof xD

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[–] Chocrates 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why does it split at the bottom?
The crust is solidifying faster than the gasses can lift. Score deeper or try increasing the humidity in your oven.

[–] blotz 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Thanks! This defo sounds something that would be an issue because of how I'm baking (totally winging it xD)

[–] Chocrates 2 points 10 months ago

You can try a couple things for humidity. A pan in the oven that you pour boiling water in, when you put the bread in, is one.

Baking in a dutch oven is another