Step 3 of 8 · Artisan Sourdough Bread
Flour and water first
Flour and water first — step 3 of 8 in Artisan Sourdough Bread. Mix 500 g bread flour with 350 g water until no dry bits. Cover 30–45 minutes. This hydrates the flour so gluten forms with less work.
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Mix 500 g bread flour with 350 g water until no dry bits. Cover 30–45 minutes. This hydrates the flour so gluten forms with less work.
Then add 100 g peaked starter and 10 g salt. Pinch and squeeze until it looks like one dough. It will be shaggy. That is correct.
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