Ingredients
Method
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, add water and starter, and mix until no dry flour remains. Cover and rest 30 minutes. Perform three sets of stretch and folds, 30 minutes apart.
- Cover tightly and let rise at room temperature for 10 to 12 hours, until tripled and jiggly.
- Turn out onto floured surface, fold into a round, and shape into a tight ball with surface tension.
- Place seam-side up in a floured banneton, cover, and proof 1 to 2 hours until puffy and a finger poke slowly springs back. Preheat Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C) 30 minutes before the proof ends.
- Invert dough onto parchment, score the top, lower into the hot pot, and bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more until deep brown.
- Cool on a rack at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
The overnight bulk fermentation and proofing add about 12 to 14 hours of inactive time. If your kitchen is warm, check the dough after 8 hours to avoid overproofing.
