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October 26, 2026Baked

Easy Crusty Loaf #2

Baked Loaf
Baked Loaf

Formula

Other flour
500g
Added water
315g
Starter
120g
Starter hydration
100%
Salt
10g
Feed ratio
1:1:1
Hours since feed
36h

Calculated (grams)

Total flour
560 g
Starter flour
60 g
Starter water
60 g
Total water
375 g
True hydration
67%

Environment

Room temp
22.4°C
Humidity
43%
Dough temp
25°C

Process

Bulk fermentation
240min
Folds
3 sets of stretch and fold
Cold proof
38h

Bake

Bake temp
425°C
Baking vessel
Bread pan

Ratings (1–10)

Oven spring
8
Ear
8
Crumb
6
Flavor
7
Sourness
6
Crust
7
Overall
7

Baker's notes

Recipe from “The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough” book Cold proof started on Saturday - 6.40pm

More photos

Final shaping
Final shaping
Baked top view
Baked top view
Inside the bread
Inside the bread