Same day sourdough loaf
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mix the starter and warm water until it reaches a milky consistency.
- 2Add the flour and salt, then stir until you achieve a shaggy dough.
- 3Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it set.
- 4Perform the first round of stretch and folds, doing eight repetitions. Wet hands if they get sticky.
- 5Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
- 6Perform the second round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions. Wet hands before starting.
- 7Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
- 8Perform the third round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions.
- 9Cover with a damp towel and let sit.
- 10Perform the last round of stretch and folds, doing four repetitions. Cover and let sit on the counter until the dough is close to doubling in size.
- 11Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with a Dutch oven inside.
- 12Dust a clean work surface with flour, spread the dough into a rectangle, fold it over twice, and roll it up.
- 13Shape the dough into a ball by pulling it towards you.
- 14Score the top of the dough with two ears and one straight line down the center.
- 15Place the loaf on parchment paper and transfer it into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover and bake.
- 16Remove the lid and continue to bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 cup warm water
- 4 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
Equipment
bowldamp towelovendutch ovenparchment paper
