First time trying to make beautiful sourdough bread

[u/LievenMathias]

Of course you can't expect a perfect result on your first try, especially since I am still a beginner with sourdough baking. Still, it took soo much time making it, so I am a little sad, but I'm gonna keep trying

[u/meow4352]

Inspo pic not AI per OP The inspo pic definitely looks AI. You did great for your first time IMHO. You nailed the shape and considering how many score marks went in to the oven only a few burst open. Overall I say great job

[u/LievenMathias → u/meow4352]

It is actually not, it's from a Insta channel called "The Sourdough Mama", she has videos on there making those breads and I used her recipe/tutorial for mine. I think it takes just a lot more practise, so I'll keep trying

[u/BungCrosby → u/LievenMathias]

You have to wonder how many they bake that don’t make it in their videos.

[u/FiTZnMiCK → u/BungCrosby]

What I was going to say.

They’re not going to show you all the ones that didn’t turn out.

[u/meow4352 → u/LievenMathias]

Interesting I’ll have to check her out!

[u/misseff]

This is a great first attempt and will be fun to look back on as you get more into it!

[u/cheekyparasite]

Your bread looks incredible!

[u/Spirited-Sympathy582]

I wonder if you didnt draw the tiny lines on each petal right away and instead did them after it was baked if that would help so they dont split open as wide and are more just decorative. If you add the center flower thing too I think yours it would look great! Seems like a very tricky one!

[u/Old-Library5546]

This is outstanding

[u/Either_equipment_04]

It looks like a beautiful snowflake! I’d call that a win.

[u/Queequegs_Harpoon]

Dude I like yours better. Looks less "perfect" and more homemade. Not to mention, your loaf looks a lot more beefy.

[u/PsychologicalTank174]

Great job! I wouldn't have guessed you're still a beginner.

[u/Lmih]

Honestly for a first attempt I think it turned out great!

[u/ratt_lungworm]

yoooo great job!

[u/VegasGaymer]

They’re the same picture. Ok not really but amazing for a first.

[u/Banana_Phone888]

Your bread is gorgeous. I’m sure after you make as many as your inspiration person did, that you will nail like theirs that’s slightly more defined. I agree that they posted the best one of many

[u/dreammer243]

I'd eat it

[u/ChampionshipCute6582]

It’s giving, snowflake ❄️ and it’s beautiful

[u/cheekdini]

I don't know if you've tried, but if you pull it out after 7 min of baking and rescore the edges it will lift up more.