Saggy Italian bread

[callmaker60]

I like the italian bread i make, but seems like it sags, or goes down a little after i let it proof for an hour then bake. I looked on youtube and found a couple video's where a trough or gutter is used to kind of help the loaf keep it's shape. Any one use them or have any thoughts?

 

[Aunt Bea]

Take a minute to read this, it may help.

The crunchiest-crackliest-chewiest-lightest-EASIEST bread you’ll ever bake. | Flourish - King Arthur Flour's blog

 

[callmaker60]

Thanks Bea, I'll read the article, and give it a try, any and all help is appreciated.

 

[medtran49]

Yes there are pans that are half rounds. Just Google "Italian bread loaf pan" and you will come up with tons of choices. I've had a baguette double loaf pan for years that I use. You get a rounded bottom and the loaves rise rounded on top.

 

[Roll_Bones]

Take a minute to read this, it may help.

The crunchiest-crackliest-chewiest-lightest-EASIEST bread you’ll ever bake. | Flourish - King Arthur Flour's blog

Thanks Bea. I will give this try now. Its seems easy enough.