Open crumb on a 72% hydration — week 6, finally
Following Module 3 to the letter (and giving up control over fold timing) is what did it. Two-hour bulk in a 78°F kitchen, three sets of coil folds 30 minutes apart, cold retard overnight. Photos attached. Question for the bakers: do you score one ear or two on a batard this size?
One ear, decisive, 30° angle. Two ears compete for steam and you get the uneven bloom you're describing.
Beautiful work Jordan. Pinning so the rest of cohort B can see what a clean crumb looks like.
How warm is “warm enough” for bulk? Mine sits around 70°F and I'm pretty sure that's why I'm stuck at 9 weeks.