Bake history

Best loaf yet

2 loaves · 78% hydration

Beautiful ear, open crumb, great tang. Finally nailed timing with Margot.

High hydration push

2 loaves · 82% hydration

Gummy near the bottom, bulk probably short. Ears starting to look confident.

Rye blend

1 loaf · 78% hydration

Open crumb, slightly under-salted. Rye flavor came through nicely.

Weekend miche

2 loaves · 76% hydration

Best crust yet — good bloom on the score. Crumb still a little tight in the middle.

Whole wheat experiment

1 loaf · 74% hydration

Whole wheat soaked up water — bulk felt short. Slightly gummy near the bottom.

Beginner loaf

1 loaf · 72% hydration

Dense crumb — probably underfermented. Crust was pale. Learning curve!