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Pinterest video from always_rooney: How To Score Sourdough - Scoring Tip! • I always go for a long proof in the fridge overnight. This allows the dough to get firm enough so scoring is easier. • Lightly dust the top of the dough with rice flour. Try to get the sides as well. Rice flour won’t scorch in the oven and keeps that nice contrast between the bread and the design. • Use a bread lame, which is basically a really sharp blade. I like the circular ones because I feel like I have more control over the blade. I switch…

If you want to learn how to score your sourdough and create beautiful designs to elevate your bread, here are five tips to help with your sourdough scoring!

These easy sourdough bread scoring pattern ideas are perfect for beginners! Learn how to score sourdough bread with these easy tips!

Combining stencil work with one of my favorite scoring patterns 🔪. I added 2 tbsp of yuzu juice (a Japanese citrus) to this loaf and it added a subtle scent that intensifies as you chew. I absolutely love yuzu, but it's really hard to find outside of Japan. I thought perhaps I would just try to grow my own so I contacted a local nursery who I heard used to stock yuzu plants, but like many nurseries here in California, they are currently banned from selling citrus trees due to the spread of…

Daniel Larsson on Instagram: "The act of scoring sourdough is like the moment before a kiss – full of anticipation and tenderness, where a simple touch can create something beautiful and profound. 💋 Signed: A cheesy bread romantic. #BreadScoring #ArtisanBread #SourdoughLove #BreadArt #CrustyLoaf #BakingJoy #Aourdough"

Kitty Cat 😺 I love repeating patterns, this time the design is not so much geometrical or tessellation but lots of cute kitties which I… | Instagram

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I enjoy every step of bread making, from kneading the dough to shaping. But by far my favourite part is the scoring—there is something so satisfying about it! And while I may often use the same bread recipe, I try to use different scoring designs as much as possible.

Sourdough scoring is not only essential for the proper expansion of the bread, but it can be a great creative outlet! When I first started making sourdough, trying new scoring patterns was one of my favorite hobbies. I’ve gotten a little lazy lately and typically just do a single slash down the middle. I’m in desperate need of some inspiration, and maybe you are, too! Here are 12 simple scoring ideas for the round-shaped sourdough loaves, called boules.

I love creating stunning sourdough loaves with beautiful scoring patterns! This technique not only enhances the bread's appearance but also allows for even baking. Join me as I share tips for achieving those amazing designs on your breads. Let’s get baking!

1,056 likes, 22 comments - sourdough_provenSeptember 9, 2023 on : "Bread therapy. It is so satisfying, I could do this for hours. This is the 80/20 formula bread, I thought I was recording the bread aft..."