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Why Does Real Sourdough Have Big Holes? The Open Crumb, Explained
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Why Does Real Sourdough Have Big Holes? The Open Crumb, Explained

Real sourdough's big, irregular holes — what bakers call the open crumb — aren't a mistake. They're the visible evidence of long fermentation, proper hydration, and hand shaping. Here's the science...