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Why is sourdough bread shaped like a big rock which causes each slice to be a different size? (self.nostupidquestions)

submitted 10 months ago by LemmyKnowsBest to c/[email protected]

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The slices in the middle are big, and the slices on the end are so small. Why can't they make it a rectangle with equally-sized square slices?

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[–] Alteon 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It's not sourdough specifically that's baked that way. The large round loaves are called boules. Dough is typically shaped into balls, and it's easiest to leave it in ball form or baking it in a common round dish, vs specifically using bread pans.

It's also not traditional which is a selling point when people are looking for "artisanal" loaves.

I don't believe it really has any other advantage or disadvantages.

You can absolutely buy sourdough loaves.

Edit: crust. That's the only advantage. Boules develop a fantastic crust throughout the entire thing.