Nice looking loaves Mikey 
 
I’ve not tried the water/slap method so for my next loaf I’m going to give it a go Instead of my usual way of folding in the bowl after covering my hands in olive oil. Your way does produce a good crumb
	
	
	
	
	
 I’ve not tried the water/slap method so for my next loaf I’m going to give it a go Instead of my usual way of folding in the bowl after covering my hands in olive oil. Your way does produce a good crumb
	
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