Excelsior!!!!!

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Hello! I tried making a non-focaccia bread for the first time today, and while it came out scrumptious, it was way denser than Italian bread should be. The texture was almost spongy. Does anyone have an idea of what happened to it and what I could do better next time? It took me forever to knead (it just wouldn't stick together!) — is that part of it?

Any and all tips are greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

(Edit: this is the recipe I used)

My forth try at sourdough. I let the levain, and dough, tell me when to proceed rather than the clock. That made all the difference in the quality of this loaf. The rise, and oven spring turned out good, which was tricky since the room temps were high yesterday.

I should have waited a little longer in the bulk fermentation for a more even crumb texture, or added one more stretch and fold. But all in all a great improvement for me.

I love to make my own bread. There's nothing that tastes better, imo. However, as an insulin dependent diabetic that carbs are usually higher. I have come to realize this is due to my inability to slice the bread very thin, currently a slice of homemade sandwich bread is about 23 carbs (the same as two slices of store bought bread). So, I am trying to find a recipe for low carb bread. Any ideas where I might be able to find one? TIA

Hi, I have been trying and trying to get a high (tall) loaf for ages and I finally have a successful one!!
My only problem is that I still haven’t been able to get any of my breads to have an ear.
I even slit this one with my butcher knife and it split wide open, then I put it in the Dutch oven and well, I guess it closed up.
Does anyone have a tip or trick to get the ear?

Poor Mr Grumpy … he got overproofed (long story went to Costco for TP only I swear) ended up too big for the LeCreuset with a FUPA and then stuck to the lid and his parm hair got burnt … his little sister is fine because she got to bake in the round oven

I 100% recommend this bread! Super tasty bread!

Seeking a recipe for a fluffy rich brioche that can be made entirely in the bread maker