After 4 failed attempts, I finally got something edible! My first four attempts I had weak starter, and completely under proofed the bread. I feel like I finally got something to be excited about! By no means perfect, but was really excited to see this when I opened the oven!

Here’s what I did, curious on ways to keep improving?

300g water
100g starter
450g bread flour
10g salt

Mix all ingredients together, let sit for 30 mins. Then I did 4 rounds of stretch and folds every 30 mins. After that, I let the dough sit for about 6-7 hours. I then pre-shaped, let bench rest for 30, and then final shaped, placed in my boule, and rest in the fridge overnight (about 12 hours). Then next morning I cooked at 500° for 20 mins in the Dutch oven, and 15 more mins with the top removed!

by SunshineHoney20

9 Comments

  1. grafik_content

    She’s beautiful! Nice ear and amazing lift!!!

  2. Teacher67

    Beautiful! Looks like a pretty sea shell to me 😍

  3. _revelationary

    I’m going to be baking my first loaf today and this is quite the inspiration!

  4. 4littlesquishes

    Amazing! What did you change from the first 4? I had quite the awful first 2 loaves and im scared to try a third ..

  5. Disastrous-Pound3713

    One pound of Irish butter in hand, heading your way. Please send coordinates:)

  6. Books-and-Beans-12

    Incredible that it only took you 5 attempts to get this good a loaf! I’m on number 12 or 13, still trying for it!

  7. greywolf_6

    How did you get such a tall loaf 😍 I just can’t figure it out 😭 help! lol