Sourdough Bake Timeline (Noon Start)
  1. 12:00 PM - Autolyse: Mix 500 g flour + 325 g water until shaggy. Rest 30 min in chamber.

  2. 12:30 PM - Add 150 g starter + 10 g salt. Pinch and fold until incorporated.

  3. 1:00 PM - Stretch & Fold #1.

  4. 1:30 PM - Stretch & Fold #2.

  5. 2:00 PM - Stretch & Fold #3.

  6. 2:30 PM - Stretch & Fold #4 (final strengthening fold).

  7. 2:30-4:30 PM - Bulk fermentation in 77°F chamber. Watch for 50-70% rise and jiggly dough.

  8. ~4:30 PM - Pre-shape: gentle round. Rest 20 minutes.

  9. ~4:50 PM - Final shape and place seam-up in banneton.

  10. 5:00 PM - Cold proof in refrigerator (14-20 hours).

  11. Next Day - Bake: Preheat Dutch oven 475°F for 45 min. Bake 20 min covered, 20-25 min uncovered. Target internal temperature 205-210°F.

Course🍞Bread

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍞Bread

CuisineBaking

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 3h

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