How to Score Sourdough Bread:

A Beginner’s Guide

How to score sourdough bread: Learn the basics, techniques, and tips to master scoring your homemade sourdough for the perfect bake.

Why You'll Love This:

-great starting point for new bakers

-no artistic skills required

-will not take any extra time at all

What You'll Need:

– loaf of sourdough bread that has fermented and risen – flour for dusting – parchment paper – bread lame – fine mesh sieve

Step 1

Turn out your loaf of sourdough from the banneton basket (or bowl) onto a piece of parchment paper.

Step 2

Dust the surface of your loaf with a bit of flour, using a metal sieve. This step is optional, but I do find that including it produces the best results.

Step 3

Now it’s time to make your main cut. First, create one deep cut, in a straight line, down the middle of your circular loaf.

Step 4

All other cuts are optional! You can experiment with short lines that surround the main cut, or even shape them as leaves.

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