Mix 450g bread flour, 50g whole wheat flour, and 400g water until combined and let autolyse for 2-3 hours. Add 100g starter and 10g salt using a stand mixer and mix medium-high speed until smooth. Let the dough bulk ferment, doing a few coil folds early on, until its airy and jiggly. Preshape and bench rest for 30min, shape it, place into a banneton, and refrigerate for about 2 days. Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450°F covered for 25 minutes with ice, then uncover and finish at 380–420°F for another ~30 minutes until well browned. Cool before cutting.

by headbiscuitss

14 Comments

  1. jfkrfk123

    If this was my result.., I would claim to have conquered bread making.. I say bravo

  2. SnooRadishes1331

    what do mean closer to your goals? This is perfection 😭😭

  3. slow-tf-down-dude

    This is perfection to me. Beautiful loaf.

  4. Worth_Specific3764

    Nice! How you get that glossy look? I just made my fist loaf and posted and it looks good but zero gloss

  5. eeMoneyy

    How do you determine where in the 40° range the uncovered temperature should be? Asking because I would LOVE to make a loaf like this and I will be starting one tomorrow!

  6. foundthehound

    This looks delicious!

    I never thought to let it autolyse before adding the starter. Will definitely try this!

  7. drinkingshampain

    oh my, the blistering on this loaf. my mouth is watering!!!!!

  8. Odd_Shock3538

    How do you get those air pockets? New here, my bread has some, but is definitely more dense. Thank you!