The loaf that started it all.

You'll Need:

✅ 100g active sourdough starter
✅ 400g warm water
✅ 500g bread flour
✅ 10g sea salt

Quick Method:

1️⃣ Mix starter + warm water until cloudy.

2️⃣ Add flour and salt. Mix until no dry flour remains.

3️⃣ Cover and rest 30 minutes. ⏱️

4️⃣ Do 4 sets of stretch-and-folds, every 30 minutes.

5️⃣ Shape into a tight round loaf.

6️⃣ Place in a floured banneton or bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight (about 12 hours).

Bake:

🔥 Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C)

🔥 Preheat Dutch oven for 30 minutes

🔥 Bake:

• 28 minutes covered
• 10–12 minutes uncovered

Baker's Warning:

You will spend the next 3 hours staring at the loaf and saying:

"Look at that crumb."

To people who absolutely did not ask. 😅

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