finally. a perfect loaf. it took a few tries to get it right...reading the recipe all the way through helps! i actually combined a few different recipes to get this guy. it was amazing to see that starter come alive. amazing to knead the loaf and know exactly when it was ready to put in the bowl to rise. amazing to eat. i made lentil soup to go along...and after that my husband had a few slices with my homemade blueberry jam. i'd say he liked it.