Sourdough Loaf
Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 cup starter (200g)
• 1⅓ cups water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 5 cups flour (800g)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (20g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
Mix the Dough: Combine the starter, water, and honey. Add flour, then salt and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Stretch and Fold: Every hour for 3 hours, stretch and fold the dough over itself 3 times. Cover the dough between folds.
Bulk Fermentation: Let the dough rest, covered, until it doubles in size.
Divide and Chill: Divide the dough into 2 portions. Place them in the fridge overnight.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place one dough portion in a Dutch oven or baking vessel with a lid.
Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 more minutes to brown the top.
Cool & Enjoy! Let the bread cool before slicing 💞