Domestic ovens are not great for baking bread. They have hot spots and the heat is usually from one direction. They have draughts and often the seals are not actually airtight. They also dry the crust out too fast. In this tutorial, Vanessa explains how to over come these issues and bake fantastic loaves of sourdough bread in a domestic oven. To access to the most comprehensive online sourdough course and our library of video tutorials, sourdough recipes, expert interviews and tips, subscribe now to The Sourdough Club. Learn to make Sourdough and you can order a free starter to get you going. Start your journey today & discover why sourdough is the healthiest bread. Find out more about how sourdough is the healthiest bread, and apply our 7 core principles to your baking to help your digestion & benefit your overall health & wellbeing. There is a world of information inside the club with core knowledge, so you learn to understand sourdough and a have whole community of bakers to support you. It's alive with baking and conversations, with the latest research, tips, regular inspiring recipes and brilliant webinars, an interactive forum, as well as discounts for members. You also get updates with news to be in the know before anyone else about the latest books by Vanessa Kimbell, and courses at the Sourdough School. To join the Sourdough Club click here If you are not able to join at the moment then please subscribe to our Sourdough Club magazine and keep up to date In the meantime, please do follow us on Instagram & Facebook LOVE BAKE NOURISH
How you bake your bread is really important & the trick that makes the all the difference
Learning Objective
In this tutorial, you will learn how you bake your bread and pick up some tips for scoring your loaf.
Learning Outcome
You will understand why steam is needed and be able to apply these recommended techniques to your loaf. Your loaf will have a better oven spring and a bigger rise if you bake with these instructions.
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