This is the first loaf I’ve baked in months and LOOK AT THAT EAR!
250g starter, 725g water, 25g salt, 1000g bread flour. Mix everything together, rest for an hour, then start stretch and folds- every 30min x4. Bulk fermented for about 14 hours (house is on the cooler side), shaped and put in the fridge for about 10 hours. Baked in preheated DO at 500 with lid on for 35 mins, removed lid and decreased temp to 425 for another 10 mins.
The bottom crust is more done than I would like it to be if anyone has suggestions on how to remedy that. I followed baking instructions from a TikTok I saw (I know, I know 😖) and I’m wondering if maybe the temp is too high? I’ve tried the baking sheet method and it didn’t make any difference for me
by ThatsMyNickname934
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Temp could be a skosh high or the DO is a little too hot. I have not tried myself, but heard tell, of people putting a cool baking sheet under the preheated DO when you first Put the loaf into the oven. It’s supposed to diffuse away a little heat and keep the bottom from getting too crispy.
But that is a great looking loaf! Well done!
Hi. I’ve been using a baking sheet with water in it on furthest bottom shelf. Parchment under my dough. Usually use a roasting pan and a bread DO not even preheated. 500f for 30 min or longer with inclusions and 25-30 no lids. My glass loaf pan seems to take longer to cook and I don’t get a higher rise like you’d desire in a loaf pan. Red to buy some metal ones and use them like a DO (one upside down on top like a lid.
Some people put cornmeal under the dough or parchment for less burn. I’ve also used a baking rack under the parchment in a DO like the one that comes with my Instant pot.
Here, check [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sourdough/comments/zpc1l4/any_tricks_to_avoid_a_burned_bottom/?share_id=Uk4K1xxKr8KLv5aELKS1N&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1) for some ideas.
It’s taken from this new [Wiki page](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sourdough/wiki/bakingsourdough/)
Do let me know if that post is useful, as if not I’ll find another resource 😊