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  For the last six months or so I've been learning how to bake bread. I have always had issues with bread - adding too much flour, not adding enough, kneading problems, not baking it long enough, etc.
  For the last six months or so I've been learning how to bake bread. I have always had issues with bread - adding too much flour, not adding enough, kneading problems, not baking it long enough, etc.
The only way I've been able to do it perfectly every time before now has been to use Jim Lahey's No Knead Bread recipe, which is great - but it takes forever! Plus, it creates a chewier, more artisan style bread that has a very open crumb - not always the best for sandwiches or for storing for a few days - it can get really tough!
The only way I've been able to do it perfectly every time before now has been to use Jim Lahey's No Knead Bread recipe, which is great - but it takes forever! Plus, it creates a chewier, more artisan style bread that has a very open crumb - not always the best for sandwiches or for storing for a few days - it can get really tough!
=====Bake the Perfect Sourdough Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gEoh3sk2AE by Natashas Kitchen 8/3/24 YouTube]
This video provides a step-by-step guide to baking sourdough bread, from feeding the starter to shaping and baking the loaf. The video emphasizes the importance of accurate measuring, proper dough handling, and cold fermentation for achieving a delicious and airy sourdough bread.