01/06/2026
Scoring a whole grain sourdough before it goes into the oven.
One of my favorite ways to bake bread at home is using a pizza steel and a glass baking dome. Together, they recreate many of the conditions of a professional deck oven: strong bottom heat, excellent heat retention, and the steam needed for optimal oven spring and crust development.
The result? A beautifully risen loaf, a crisp crust, and a well-developed crumb—all from a home oven.
This whole grain sourdough is proof that with the right setup, professional-quality bread is within reach.
Have you ever tried baking with a dome?