Another vote for “don’t overthink it”

I started a dough yesterday and suddenly had to leave the house – I think measured and mixed the ingredients and did two rushed stretch and folds about 10 mins apart and just left it. I normally use the aliquot method of putting a wee bit of dough in a spice jar to check bulk ferment.

Came home from work about 8hrs later, shrug, shape and put in fridge overnight. Baked this morning, it's fine! Possibly even a better ear than I normally get !! Delicious. I'm never going for the big airy crumb, this is my sandwich bread.

A casual version of this recipe https://grantbakes.com/good-sourdough-bread/ which is my go-to.

dont overthink it !!!!