Sort of new to sourdough making, i think it came out well, although it doesn't look as white on the inside, is that okay?
What are some other tips/easy mistakes to make while bread making?

>>21409396 (OP)
my first many loves looked like this when I was getting into breadmaking and then I stopped forever
now I live a happier more productive life, free of doughmaking!

>>21409409
*loaves

>>21409414
>implying you wouldn't a sourdough

it looks like shit. your oven isn't hot enough.

>>21409396 (OP)
it's pretty flat but the crumb looks good, I don't see a stodgy layer at the bottom or near the edges

did you cook this in a dutch oven? maybe a rounder dough ball would make a more aesthetically pleasing shape but it looks like a good bake to me anon

>>21409639
This, I’d happily eat a slice with butter OP

>>21409396 (OP)
What techniques did you use?
If its a high hydration no knead, no shape style, then its going to be flatter and thats perfectly fine.
Color doesnt matter, depends on the type of flour used.
The temp determines how thick or hard the crust will be, lower temps will yield a softer crust; just a matter of preference. People saying you absolutely have to bake at higher temps are dumb.
The crumb looks good and fully baked, no gummy spots, so thats the main thing.
How did it taste?

>>21410631
It tasted well, like yup that's what it's supposed to taste like. I think did about 3x stretch and folds until putting into the oven
>>21409639
I cooked it open face, on a pizza stone, while having ice in oven.

>>21411099
>I think did about 3x stretch and folds until putting into the oven
Nice. Try do some Coil Folds at the end after the Stretch & Folds, its gentler and makes a smooth, bubbly surface and pillowy shape.
Scoop under with both hands at the middle and slowly lift the dough up, but dont let it tear.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QC-6rskOq8I

Also look into 5 min scoring.
Put the loaf in the oven for a little (doesnt have to be 5 min) then take it out and score it.
Easier to score for a high hydration dough.
Allows it to expand more, cutting the semi-hardened crust creates less resistance for the rest of the bread to rise more.

Half of /ck/ will say it looks shit because of the lighting and they are accustomed to looking at junk food promo pics.
Looks good doe. I’d eat it and possibly even purchase it.

>Bread

Trash. Stop poisoning yourself.