![]() ![]() ![]() There are certain intentional things you can do to encourage your sourdough to have the best possible ear. Scoring your bread prompts it to rise in a controlled way - meaning that you can predict the way your sourdough rises, as well as where it forms an ear. The sourdough ear is sometimes referred to as a "bread bunny" because of the way it looks when the loaf is cut. Scoring creates a weak point in the dough, allowing it to give way and crack open when it is placed into the hot oven.īut this will only happen if your sourdough has good oven spring. How Is A Sourdough Ear Formed?Īt a basic level, a sourdough ear is created through purposeful scoring of your sourdough before it goes into the oven. While creating the perfect sourdough ear may look like it's out of reach, with a little bit of know how, it's actually not as hard as you might think. This portion of raised sourdough crust forms as a result of deliberate scoring allowing expansion in a controlled pattern. It's formed by a flap of dough that is pushed upwards and peels back while your dough bakes in a hot Dutch Oven. So what is so special about this portion of raised sourdough crust? What Is A Sourdough Ear?Ī sourdough ear is the extra crunchy flap of crust that forms on your sourdough bread while baking. It's not absolutely essential to a great tasting sourdough, however many of the things you do to create a sourdough ear, will also result in better tasting and textured sourdough. ![]() It's like the holy grail of beautiful looking sourdough. ![]()
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