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Look at the crust appearance, look at the crumb, smell the bread, taste a little and chew well. Swallow. Try this tasting procedure with our bread.

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Bread Tasted:________________________

Appearance — how does the bread look on the outside?
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Crumb texture and hole structure — how does the bread look
on the inside?
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Aroma — how does the bread smell?
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Taste — how does the bread taste? What is your first impression? What does it taste like after you have swallowed?
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Food Pairings — with what food does this bread taste good?
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Some words we often use to describe bread:

Appearance - Shape:
Round, batard, oval, long, open cuts, pointy, plump, flat, skinny.

Appearance - Color:
Dark, golden brown, medium brown, deep brown, golden, light yellow, bubbly, shiny, glossy.

Aroma / Smell:
Wheaty, nutty, honey, sweet, herbaceous, fragrant, tangy, sharp, sour, mild, milky, buttery.

Taste & Flavor:
Buttery, sweet, sour, salty, tangy, salty, sharp, wheaty, bland, complex, one-dimensional.

Crumb Texture & Color:
Dense, dark, cream colored, big holes, chewy, small, cakey, airy, shiny, even texture crumb, gummy, small, holes, yellow.

Add your own words to the list!

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