What is your baking process? I'm wondering if you need more moisture in the bake for a better rise.
edit: looks extremely delicious, not being critical, just thinking you can tweak a few things.
This was about a 40% moisture. I know I don't get the rise I would like, and so far I cannot figure it out. This was cold started in a cast iron Dutch oven and covered and baked at 450 for 40 minutes.
I get a better rise with mine covered in a Dutch oven at 500° for 25 minutes, then I do an additional 2-3 minutes uncovered to get a little darker crust.
God I'm out of bread this morning, and my mouth is watering lol. What kind of flower did you use? It looks like a nice crusty loaf.
King Arthur Bread Flour IIRC, however that Sourdough starter had been fed rye flour numerous times in the past.
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