Yes! At last I've found a sourdough recipe that makes the big bubbles and chewy texture I've been trying to achieve, along with the authentic flavor. I came close a month ago using your Rustic Sourdough Bread recipe, but I was looking for the big bubbles, and this recipe finally delivered. It's only a smidge away from being perfect (bubbles not quite as big as I want), but next time, I'll add a little more water for a softer dough, and I think I will have it then. I did make a couple of variations. I put a pan on hot water in the bottom of the oven to make steam to make the bread chewy, and I brushed on an egg wash before slashing the loaves to get a golden-brown color in the crust.

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