Does shaping sourdough bread really matter?

Does shaping sourdough bread really matter?

Comparing two styles of shaping a batard of sourdough bread. The “caddy clasp” or a classic fold in style. What do you think?

I demonstrated in my class: shaping does matter. No preshaping. See the open crumb! #sourdough

Does shaping sourdough bread really matter?

Shaping matters!

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