Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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In this video, I’ll show you how to fold and shape a bâtard, also known as an oval sourdough loaf.

This is a simple step-by-step shaping tutorial for beginners. I’ll show you how to gently handle the dough, build surface tension, and create a smooth oval shape so your bread holds its form and rises beautifully during baking.

This method is perfect for sourdough bread, country bread, and other oval-shaped loaves.

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