Shaping the Dough

Shaping the dough is the fun part. I use my hands. Fingers have knowledge and memory. Just like with typing and playing the accordion. Forget anything that keeps you form feeling the dough!
When the high school kids asked me if I have kids I tell them no, but I have cat and dog and anyway I give birth to bread every week and that's even better.
I just shaped 17 loaves and they are in the cold oven rising. No need to buy a proofing oven! People have made bread without gizmos for millennia!
When it rises I will bake it at 475F.