After tinkering with times and measurements I finally think I’m getting on the path to my desired loaf. Besides my first 2 loaves the rest of them have tasted good they just never got that rise I wanted. I really am proud of this one cause it’s been a journey. Below is the recipe and steps I took. I don’t mind feedback as long as it’s constructive and/or positive 🙂
Sourdough recipe
1000g bread flour
700g water
200g starter (fed 25g 1:5:5)
20g salt
- Take 25g of starter and feed at a 1:5:5 ratio. Wait until it doubles or triples in size
- Mix water and starter together until frothy
- Add bread flour and salt. Mix to a shaggy consistency and let rest for 1 hour
- Complete first stretch and fold. Proceed with next 2 stretch and folds in 15 minute intervals.
- Complete last two stretch and folds at 30 minute intervals. Shape dough in bowl and let rest until doubled in size
- Pre-shape and let rest for 30 min. to an hour
- Shape and place in basket. Cover and leave on counter to proof. Could also put in fridge if not baking same day.
- Put basket in fridge for 1-3 hours after counter proofing.
- Preheat oven to 400° with Dutch oven inside
- Take loaf out of the fridge and score
- Place loaf in Dutch oven with lid on and ice cubes under the parchment paper.
- Bake with lid on for 25 minutes
- Take lid off, do expansion scores if needed, place back in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden color
- Put on cooling rack and wait to cut until completely cool
*I did half this recipe as I was experimenting and only wanted one loaf. This recipe makes two loaves
by CRJ_luvr
7 Comments
Looks good! Looks so soft.
yesss brotherrrrrr
how fast does your starter double btw?
How long do you leave it on the counter to proof? If I’m being honest I don’t think I even know what proofing is.
She’s gorgeous
Are you doing your expansion score after 25 minutes/taking the lid off? You should be scoring the bread before putting it in the oven, or after about 5-6 minutes after putting it in the oven: the bread has already finished expanding by the time you are taking the lid off.
You really should be proud. This looks damn good.
I think baking at a higher temperature and without ice cubes would improve the odd look of the crust. And agreed that 25 minutes is much too late to be doing additional scoring