Boule meaning burning 🔥 😆 | Henry Dorvil

How to Shape a Boule (Round Loaf) 🍞 A boule is the classic round loaf of bread. The name comes from the French word for “ball” and it’s one of the most common shapes in sourdough baking. It’s simple, rustic, and one of the best places to start if you’re learning to shape dough. A well-shaped boule supports better oven spring, crust, and crumb structure — all the good stuff. Shaping a boule is really about building surface tension. You’re tightening the outer layer of the dough so it holds its s