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October 12, 2026In progressRecipe: Simple Loaf

The measured loaf

The measured loaf

Formula

Other flour
500g
Added water
350g
Starter
100g
Starter hydration
100%
Salt
10g
Feed ratio
1:1:1
Hours since feed
72h

Calculated (grams)

Total flour
550 g
Starter flour
50 g
Starter water
50 g
Total water
400 g
True hydration
72.7%

Process

Bulk fermentation
240min
Folds
3 sets
Aliquot rise
40%

Bake

Bake temp
425°C
Baking vessel
Loaf pan

Ratings (1–10)

Oven spring
7
Ear
4
Crumb
8
Flavor
9
Sourness
5
Crust
7
Overall
7

Baker's notes

Overproofed bread which resulted in lower rise than expected.

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The measured loaf