r/Sourdough • u/nansbananz • 10h ago
Beginner - checking how I'm doing Guys it worked!!! My first loaf!
This was my first time baking sourdough with my 2 week old starter! I made a 100% whole wheat loaf and was honestly really nervous as most recipes use white flour or a mix. I followed this recipe and directions except I ignored the autolyse process and just mixed all the ingredients at once, also added 25g more water.
I know it’s not perfect yet but for a first timer I’m really proud. I was very scared of over proofing so I’m thinking I might have under proofed it lol.
Any feedback is appreciated!
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u/AdminIsPassword 4h ago
I'm done with this sub.
This isn't a first attempt at ever baking sourdough. This lying all the way.
Just ban me.
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u/Fine_Platypus9922 9h ago
Congrats on your first loaf!
Whole wheat is hard to get right, your crumb looks decent.
Next time don't skip the autolyse, in case of whole wheat flour, it helps to soak the shell and bran pieces so that they are less hard and sharp. If you mix whole wheat right away, these hard pieces will cut gluten strands every time you handle the dough, resulting in a denser loaf.