"Robert" > wrote in message >
> I said this last time and it still applies. They should make the space
> shuddles out of this crust!
>
> Any suggestions on how to NOT have such a hard crust?
>
> I think next time I'll try a different recipe and see if that makes a
> difference. I also would like the bread to rise a little better. My
starter
> seems fine. it's doublin in size and everything. Very bubbly and lively.
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Robert,

I am very new to making sourdough...but on the 4 loaves I have made ..once
out of the oven I brush on a bit of soft butter while they are still hot. I
get nice chewy crusts. I do not care for very hard crusts (Neither do nay of
the family). Works well for me.

Cheers
Julie