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Sourdough Bread

100 bread flour : 70 water : 20 active starter : 2 salt
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bread flour 100%
water 65-80% depending on flour 70%
active starter 100% hydration levain 20%
salt 2%

Tips

  • Autolyse flour and water 30-60min first
  • Bulk ferment until doubled (4-12hr)
  • Cold retard 12-48hr for flavor
  • Bake in Dutch oven for crust

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