Where did you determine that "Qf6 is a perfectly acceptable book opening". I highly doubt that. Even if it were, the best response would be Nc3 (threatening Nd5, where ...c6 cannot be played), not Bxc6.
Ruy Lopez exercise
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So, I decided to go ahead and move Bxc6 on the fourth move...