My first sourdough loaf...

[b]Secret tip No 1[/b]. Always wash the blade immediately after slashing, minute particles of dough will stick to the blade and cause it to stick and drag next time you use it.

*hush hush tones* [i]Thanks, Bill, for the secret tip. Memorized it by heart.[/i]

Gee, I wish my first loaf looked so nice! Congrats! Looks like you are a natural with sourdough!
Teresa

Very good well done donyeokl

That's a great first loaf, there are a few people that wish they could do a loaf that good after a dozen attempts.

Hi Don,

That looks just sensational! I'd eat it!

Carol @ Lake Macquarie

Wish my first loaf looked like that! BTW, what do you use to slash? Major grigne envy here...

Hey TeckPoh, easy to make mate.
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Hey Bill

Thanks. May be easy for you but not for a tool-handicapped like me . No worries, will get tool-time-hubby to make one for me.

Seriously, I think I'm doomed to fail. I've tried using a sharp knife, a craft knife, a blade, a blade fixed like this...curvy like the traditional lame. I've even tried grinning while slashing. All of them resulted in hideous tears. I think I need to make a lump of dough to slash, slash and slash till I get it. Sigh. Any other tips?

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Apologies, Don, for hijacking the thread.

Thank you Teck Poh  It is very kind of you to have sent me the starter which   arrived today.I am  so excited  that I am  going  to get it  feeding right now.

You're welcomed, Betsy! Do share with us your first loaf...

 

Best

TP