French country loaf

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• 25 g fresh sourdough starter
• 200 g water
• 135 g wheat flour (type 1055)
• 28 g whole-grain flour

Combine the ingredients for the pre-dough. Let it chill overnight (12 hours) at room temperature.

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• 200 g water
• 38 g fresh sourdough starter
• 14 g sugar
• 440 g wheat flour (type 1055)

Combine the pre-dough with the other ingredients. Use a spoon or fork and combine until a shaggy dough forms. Let it chill for 15 minutes.

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• 2 tsp salt

After that add the salt and knead and fold the dough for 10-12 minutes.

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Chill the dough in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours (should double in size).

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After the chill, shape a loaf with a tight surface. Wet your hands to handle the dough. Put the shaped loaf into a proofing basket for 45 minutes

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• dutch oven

Proof the loaf for an hour. Preheat the oven to 480F (250C) and line a dutch oven.

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Place the loaf into the dutch oven and score it.

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Bake at 480F (250C) with the lid on for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking at 430F (220C) without the lid for 30 minutes.

Enjoy your meal!