24 hrs incl. proving · serves 10

A slow-fermented country loaf baked in our wood-fired stone oven until deeply crusted.

Ingredients

  • 500g bread flour
  • 350g water
  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 10g salt

Method

  1. 1.Mix the flour, water and starter, rest for 30 minutes, then add the salt.
  2. 2.Bulk ferment for 4-6 hours, folding every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
  3. 3.Shape into a round loaf and proof overnight in the fridge.
  4. 4.Score the top and bake in a very hot stone oven with steam for 20 minutes.
  5. 5.Lower the heat and bake a further 20-25 minutes until deeply browned.