They sell #bread like this at the local corner store. Turkish sourdough bread, they call it. It reminds me a bit of the best French bread. Doesn't quite reach up, but is miles ahead of what I can get at the nearest supermarket or bakery.
(my current measurement was “go down to Albertsons and grab one bundle of fresh off the produce rack and dry all of it.” it was two rounds in my dehydrator.)