If you love sourdough like I do, this recipe is for you!!
You will need:
1 c sourdough starter (instructions in previous post)
6 c flour- I used unbleached flour
3 c water
2 t salt
Mix starter with 2 c water until bubbly and airated.
Stir in 3 c flour, then 3rd cup water and salt.
Gradually add in other 3 cups flour.
Leave dough in bowl and cover with dish towel.
Leave in warm place to rise for 12-15 hours...
*Next Day*
"Turn out" dough- this means, get your hands really floury and turn dough in a scoop-and-flip fashion, like you're turning pancakes with your hands. Do this for just a couple minutes. Dough will still be very sticky- don't worry!
Place dough in an oiled bowl (covered with towel) and let rise for another 2-5 hours (I put it out on the back patio, and it was ready in 2 hours). If you notice bubbles popping on the surface of the dough, time to get it in the oven, already!
Heat oven and baking pans with lids to 450 degrees. I used two-8" round Corningware baking dishes with glass lids. When heated, sprinkle some oatmeal into baking dishes to prevent sticking. Divide dough between baking dishes and cut a couple slits in each loaf with scissors. Please be careful not to burn yourself!
Bake with top on for 30 min., then another 15 min. with top removed.
You will be amazed at how much this bread looks and tastes like gourmet artisan bread. It is truly delicious! By the way, you should still have PLENTY of starter to bake lots more bread in the future! Just make sure you feed it once a week :)
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