Thanks for your commments PJH. So what is the spinkle and sweep method of measuring flour? I used King Arthur All-Purpose Flour....nothing but KAF enters my house! I did scoop the flour directly from the bag. The bread rose up nice and high but the texture was not as "holey" as your picture. However, the bread is delicious and literally melts in the mouth when toasted. I plan to make a loaf and take it to friends, along with my homemade freezer jam as a belated Christmas gift....just could not get it done beforehand since I had a dinner party for 18 on the 20th and 8 people for Christmas Eve dinner too! I made the sprinkle and sweep method a link to our page detailing it; it's a link here again. Can you see it (I hope)? Just click on "sprinkle and sweep method." So take a look - I'm glad your bread came out well anyway. And I hope you're allowing yourself to relax today - sounds like big doings over the holidays! PJH

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