Want to know more about How to Score Sourdough Bread? Here's a quick 2-minute video that shows you the basics. In my Sourdough Video Tutorial Gallery, I have several scoring videos for you to choose from.
Whether you slash or score – totally up to you. I do one or the other depending on my mood. If I do a slash, I usually don’t apply much rice flour and just leave the loaf a’la natural with a single slash. But, if I do a score pattern, I’ll use some white rice flour sprinkled on top to bring out that pattern of the score.
No matter what style you choose it's important to use a sharp blade and use confident slashing strokes. You want to avoid poking the dough and dragging the blade.
If you liked this How to Score Sourdough Bread Video and you're interested in sourdough you might also like BEGINNER TARTINE SOURDOUGH BREAD and FLUFFY SOURDOUGH PANCAKES.
Did you know that I bake at 'high altitude'? I really should say I bake at high elevation' because after all, I'm not baking on an airplane. Haha. If you have questions about high elevation baking I would recommend you check out the link below.
King Arthur Flour https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/resources/high-altitude-baking
Jay
Geat demo I've been having fun with it. Where do you get the covers for your proofing baskets? I've been using plastic bags, but those look so much better!
Sara Kennedy
Hi Jay! Thank you for the nice note! The covers are simply shower caps that I bought in the hair/shampoo section at the grocery store. I've used them for years and they work perfectly. Thanks!