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title: Sourdough Bread
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# Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread

This recipe yields 2 loaves.

## Ingredients

- 800g strong white flour (100%)
- 460ml tepid water (58%)
- 320g ripe starter (40%)
- 15g sea salt (2%)

## Procedure

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, the turn out onto the counter and knead to
window pane. Form into a ball and let proof in a warm place until doubled in
size (3-4 hours), stretching and folding every 30 minutes.

Shape into two loaves and let proof overnight in the refrigerator.

Preheat Dutch oven in a 450ºF oven. Gently place the loaf in the preheated Dutch
oven, score, and bake covered for 25 minutes before removing the lid and baking
an additional 25 minutes.