{"id":226911,"date":"2025-05-06T14:43:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/what-are-ears-on-sourdough-and-how-to-get-them\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T14:43:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:43:50","slug":"what-are-ears-on-sourdough-and-how-to-get-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=226911","title":{"rendered":"What Are Ears On Sourdough? And How to Get them"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The sourdough ear is pretty much a crucial feature of a sourdough loaf. Think of it as an actual ear for the bread, that requires perfected precision to be deemed edible. Although you shouldn\u2019t feel disheartened if you haven\u2019t managed to achieve a beautiful ear, because you can still bake the most delicious loaves with small ears! If you\u2019re wondering what sourdough ears are, and how to get them, then stay tuned for the answers!<\/p>\n

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What is a Sourdough Ear?<\/h2>\n

Essentially, a sourdough ear is a portion of dough that sticks out while baking. This piece of dough becomes crisp while baking, indicating a good oven spring.<\/p>\n

The ear is formed when the dough is pushed upwards and peels back while the dough bakes in a hot steamy environment, otherwise known as a Dutch oven. This raised, and a crusty portion of sourdough bread is the result of precise scoring, ensuring expansion with the help of a razor blade.<\/p>\n

You can learn how to score sourdough bread<\/strong><\/a> before your next bake!<\/p>\n