I don't see any scores (cuts) in the top. Try a sharp razor and score
several diagonals across the top. You control where the dough will expand
instead of the loaf.

Hey, I would be delighted to know how you solve this.

Raj
"Guy Snape" > wrote in message
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> Can anyone explain why my loaves keep tearing down one side while in the
> oven? Pictures at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/guy.snape/bread/index.html
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> - guy
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