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

  1. Take 25g of starter and feed at a 1:5:5 ratio. Wait until it doubles or triples in size
  2. Mix water and starter together until frothy
  3. Add bread flour and salt. Mix to a shaggy consistency and let rest for 1 hour
  4. Complete first stretch and fold. Proceed with next 2 stretch and folds in 15 minute intervals.
  5. Complete last two stretch and folds at 30 minute intervals. Shape dough in bowl and let rest until doubled in size
  6. Pre-shape and let rest for 30 min. to an hour
  7. Shape and place in basket. Cover and leave on counter to proof. Could also put in fridge if not baking same day.
  8. Put basket in fridge for 1-3 hours after counter proofing.
  9. Preheat oven to 400° with Dutch oven inside
  10. Take loaf out of the fridge and score
  11. Place loaf in Dutch oven with lid on and ice cubes under the parchment paper.
  12. Bake with lid on for 25 minutes
  13. Take lid off, do expansion scores if needed, place back in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden color
  14. 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

  1. CardamomSparrow

    yesss brotherrrrrr

    how fast does your starter double btw?

  2. 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.

  3. Calamander9

    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.

  4. Brave_Star_Baker

    You really should be proud. This looks damn good.

  5. edmedmoped

    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

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