I'm so pleased with this loaf. The loaf is pleased too.
355 g water
50 g active starter
About 500 g flour
12-15 g salt

Mix ingredients to form a loose shaggy dough, cover and let rest for 30 mins
Stretch and fold and rest for 30 minutes (repeat 3 times)
Bulk ferment 6-8 hours
Shape
Cold ferment 24 hrs
Bake in covered Dutch oven at 450° for 7 minutes (add 2 ice cubes)
After 7 minutes, score and recover (add more ice)
Bake another 15 minutes
Uncover and lower temp to 400°
Bake another 10-15 minutes
Rest until cool

Enjoy!

by Ordinary_Zebra9541

23 Comments

  1. Lathryus

    Now I know how I’m going to score every loaf from now on

  2. WillowFlip

    The more you baked it, the happier it got lol

  3. Ordinary_Zebra9541

    I made a mistake! I forgot to mention that I split the bulk fermented dough into quarters. If you use my recipe, and don’t split the dough, increase the bake time. (25 mins total at 450°, 15 at 400°)

  4. ThisGirlIsFine

    That is so cute – I love it! I will do this when making loaves for friends!

  5. Purple_Airline_6682

    Lil guy just looks so excited to be here 😂

  6. wemblingwest

    Cute! Does waiting until it has baked for 7 minutes make it easier to score?