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The usual

Two direction roll forming. Steam, 260ish C falling to 220 C. A bit blonde, perhaps. The average between this and the brioche is quite great, possibly.

A freshly baked loaf of rustic bread rests on a wire cooling rack.

A freshly baked loaf of crusty bread is cooling on a wire rack placed over a stovetop.

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That was hot

My brioche is quite dark, because I didn’t wear my glasses, when I set the oven. The alt text is a bit mainstream in its crust assessment, it /could/ be a bit lighter, but we take the Maillard where we find it. Otherwise quite chuffed.

A loaf of bread appears overcooked and burnt on a cooling rack.

A freshly baked loaf of bread is cooling on a wire rack in a kitchen setting.

A freshly sliced loaf of fruit and nut bread sits on a cutting board next to a bread slicer.

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When is a boule not a boule?

If the shaping of your very short batard meets the steam you forgot to put in the oven.

A freshly baked, rustic loaf of bread is cooling on a wire rack placed on a kitchen counter.

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Rolling in two directions might be the way

A loaf of bread with a slightly burnt crust is cooling on a wire rack.

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That was unexpected

Rolled up the dough first in one direction than again after a 90° turn.

A round loaf of bread with a dark, crispy crust is resting on a wire cooling rack.

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With a little help of (my) malt

I’ve started adding some inactive rye malt to my dough. In this batch 30 g (+ 30 g old bread, 30 g wholemeal rye + 210 g wheat (550er) @ 80% hydration).

A freshly baked loaf of bread with a crusty, golden-brown exterior rests on a cooling rack.

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Focaccia con pere e gorgonzola

A rectangular baking dish contains focaccia dough topped with slices of pear and chunks of blue-veined cheese.

A rectangular homemade focaccia with pears and melted Gorgonzola is cooling in a black baking tray on a stovetop.

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Yesterdays pizza, tasty

A rectangular pizza dough in a black baking tray is topped with tomato sauce, ham, tuna, capers, and shredded cheese.

Two slices of pizza topped with melted cheese, ham, onions, and capers are served on a decorative plate.

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Well, a three weeks break, but I still got it!

A ball of dough dusted with flour rests on a floured bakers linnen.

A freshly baked loaf of rustic bread is cooling on a wire rack placed on a black stovetop.

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I can have 80% hydration

Yay me! A measuring mishap involving gravity led to this magnificent result. Quite chuffed.

A loaf of crusty, artisanal bread rests on a wire cooling rack placed on a countertop.

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