I just read this email and by the time I was finished my mouth was watering for crusty bread. I spent a week trying to develop a sour dough starter and tried making a couple of loaves which were pretty much a disaster. So I think I will try this "crusty" route and pray for the best. You supplied a lot of great tips which I hope my old mind will remember as I venture into this crusty world... wish me luck. I will try to give you a follow up; hopefully positive. Thank you KA.

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