Same day sourdough loaf

Directions

  1. 1Mix the starter and warm water until it reaches a milky consistency.
  2. 2Add the flour and salt, then stir until you achieve a shaggy dough.
  3. 3Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it set.
  4. 4Perform the first round of stretch and folds, doing eight repetitions. Wet hands if they get sticky.
  5. 5Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
  6. 6Perform the second round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions. Wet hands before starting.
  7. 7Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
  8. 8Perform the third round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions.
  9. 9Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
  10. 10Perform the last round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions. Cover and let sit on the counter until the dough is close to doubling in size.
  11. 11Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with a Dutch oven inside.
  12. 12Dust a clean work surface with flour, spread the dough into a rectangle, fold it over twice, and roll it up.
  13. 13Shape the dough into a ball by pulling it towards you.
  14. 14Score the top of the dough with two ears and one straight line down the center.
  15. 15Place the loaf on parchment paper and transfer it into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover and bake.
  16. 16Remove the lid and continue to bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 2 cup warm water
  • 4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

bowldamp towelovendutch ovenparchment paper