Verdict: Tiger bread

Well, it's not exactly what I'd call tiger bread. The fact that the crust isn't speckled is testament to that fact. But, having said that, it is rather a good loaf. The crust is, I believe, the best crust I have ever had on a loaf of bread; an almost perfect example of that elusive balance between hard and crunchy, soft and chewy, flavoursome and not burnt. The body of the bread is a little dense, but in a good way - with that lovely texture and satisfying chewiness. It's a failure insofar as it's not really tiger bread, but it's very much a success in that it's a bloody good loaf!