Sourdough baking

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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by blotz to c/sourdough

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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 8 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 8 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 8 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