Very nice looking bread. Well done!
I usually make bread very similar to you. I like some make some variations on occasion. For example, I take a cup of Italian seasoning and mix it into the dough. It brings a nice flavor.
The cooking stone is a good approach. What I do sometimes is cook it inside a Lodge Cast Iron pot which has a cover. I set the oven to 400 degrees and oil the interior of the cast iron pot and lid. I place the cast iron into the oven and let it warm to 400 degrees. After the cast iron is at 400 degrees, I place the dough inside the pot, covered, and back into the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, I uncover the cast iron pot and bake for 15 to 20 minutes and then remove it from the oven. Carefully, turn the cast iron pot and it will gently fall out. Place on a rack to cool. Great with butter on the warm side.
Another way to serve the bread is to baste the bread with olive oil and place it on a charcoal grill.
Thanks for sharing you way of doing bread.
Ed
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