It sounds like you may need to use a firmer touch when shaping your loaves. It is normal for the dough to be sticky. You might want to try giving the loaves a gentle preshape. After a 20 minute rest, the preshaped loaves will be easier for you to handle and shape. We have a wonderful shaping video that may help (http://www.kingarthurflour.com/videos/techniques-for-the-professional-baker-3-dividing-shaping). ~Jaydl@KAF

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