Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, combine 500 grams all-purpose flour, 350 grams water, and 0.25 teaspoon active dry yeast; stir until no dry flour remains.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes for autolyse.
- Sprinkle 10 grams sea salt and add 10 grams water to the dough; pinch and fold for about 2 minutes until the salt is fully incorporated.
- Perform a stretch and fold every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours during bulk fermentation, then let the dough rest undisturbed for an additional 1 to 2 hours until it increases in volume by 50 to 75 percent.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pre-shape into a loose ball; rest for 20 to 30 minutes, then shape into a tight round and place seam-side up in a floured banneton; cover and refrigerate for 12 to 48 hours.
- About 30 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 475°F with a Dutch oven inside.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator, turn it onto parchment, score a 0.5-inch deep slash at a 30-degree angle, place into the preheated Dutch oven, cover and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Plan for 12 to 48 hours of cold fermentation for optimal flavor and let the bread cool completely before slicing to ensure a set crumb.
