Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine 500 grams flour and 350 grams water in a large bowl and stir until all flour is hydrated.
- Let the mixture rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Add 100 grams of active starter and 10 grams of salt to the dough and mix by hand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cover the bowl loosely and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Perform a coil fold by wetting your hand, reaching under the dough, pulling it up and over itself, rotating the bowl 90 degrees, and repeating four times.
- Continue with another round of coil folds every 30 minutes for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a boule.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side up in a floured banneton or bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours.
- Preheat your oven with the Dutch oven inside to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 45 minutes.
- Once preheated, carefully remove the Dutch oven, place parchment paper inside, turn out the dough, and score the top.
- Cover with the lid and bake at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, reduce heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
This sourdough bread is perfect warm with butter or used for sandwiches and toast.
