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October 24, 2026In progress

Easy crusty loaf #1

Baked
Baked

Formula

Other flour
500g
Added water
315g
Starter
120g
Starter hydration
100%
Salt
6g
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
21.8°C
Humidity
46%
Dough temp
24°C

Process

Bulk fermentation
240min
Folds
3 set of stretch and fold

Bake

Bake temp
425°C
Baking vessel
Loaf pan

Ratings (1–10)

Oven spring
10
Ear
8

Baker's notes

Recipe “Easy Crusty Sourdough” from the book “The beginners guide to sourdough”. Recipe said to add 10g of salt but I added 6g. Cold proof starter on Saturday-6.40pm

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Final shape
Final shape