I’ve been working on my sourdough scoring, a leaf pattern in particular, and I am pleased with the latest result. The leaves look like leaves, and there are sourdough “ears” that indicate there has been proper rise in the dough.

To make this shape, I use the lame (a razor blade on a handle) to cut a deep sinusoidal line across the top. The second and third cut are also deep and define the outside of the leaves. The last cuts, the leaf veins, are shallow.

I suppose I should work on another pattern now, but, leaves. I am fond of leaves.