Now that I seem to have my sourdough starter and dough development technique under control, I decided to try a small variation on my basic Tartine Bread Country Loaf. The normal recipe calls for 900 grams of Bread Flour and 100 grams of freshly-milled Whole Wheat. This time (January 9), I adjusted the flours (weights in grams):
- Bread Flour – 850
- Whole Wheat – 100
- Freshly-milled Rye – 50
It seems like a minor change, but it seemed to enhance the flavor a bit, so I was happy. It made three loaves — 2 boules and 1 batard. The oven was just big enough to do all three together.

