Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a clean jar, mix 25g of your mature starter with 75g of unbleached bread flour and 75g of warm water at 90°F. Stir until combined, then cover loosely. Let rest overnight for 8-12 hours.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 100g of the ripe starter, 300g of warm water, and 500g of unbleached bread flour. Stir until it forms a shaggy dough and cover to prevent drying.
- Let the covered bowl rise in a warm area for 5-6 hours until puffy and bubbly.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, turn out the sticky dough, and perform a series of folds. Shape it into a tight ball and prepare for the second rise.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side up in a floured proofing basket. Cover and let rise for 2-3 hours until noticeably larger.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside. Carefully turn the risen dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover with the lid, reduce the temperature to 425°F, and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure your mature starter is bubbly and active, and allow ample cooling time for the best texture.
