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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mixing the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, and water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Kneading
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- 5
Shaping the Dough
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and shape it into a round loaf. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 6
Second Rise
After resting, place it on a piece of parchment paper, cover it, and let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
- 7
Baking
Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven, place the parchment with the dough inside, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Cooling
Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Serving
- 9
Add Butter and Sea Salt
Once cooled, slice the sourdough bread and spread with butter. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt before serving.