Beginner guide: how to shape sourdough bread boule. Homemade sourdough final shaping is one of the most important basics to master for perfect loaves. It is a simple process, without the need for any special tools. You can either shape it into a sourdough batard (oblong loaves or oval shape) or a boule which is a round loaf of crunchy bread.

Want to make awe-inspiring sourdough bread? Here are the techniques that bakeries use to create artisan loaves. Learn how to fold, shape and bake amazing bread.

Is your sourdough dense or not turning out the way you had hoped? Maybe your sourdough isn’t holding its shape. Maybe you’re wondering ‘why is my sourdough not rising?’ or ‘why is my sourdough flat?’ Or perhaps ‘ why is my sourdough dense?’ If your dough isn’t doing what it should, this sourdough bread troubleshooting guide is for you. Read through this and it will help you decipher what went wrong.

Your yeast is working hard to leaven your sourdough bread, so the last thing you want to do is mistreat the dough and undo all that progress. Here are the pros and cons of some of the most popular mixing, kneading, folding, and shaping methods.

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