Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine 500 grams einkorn flour, 350 grams water, and 100 grams active sourdough starter in a large mixing bowl and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes at room temperature for autolyse.
- Sprinkle 10 grams sea salt over the dough and gently pinch and fold for 3 to 5 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Perform 4 coil folds at 30-minute intervals over 2 hours, then let the dough ferment undisturbed for an additional 2 hours or until it has increased by 50% in volume.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pre-shape into a round, then rest uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a tight round by folding the edges toward the center, creating surface tension on top.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side up in a floured proofing basket, cover, and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours at 38°F to 42°F for cold proof.
- Preheat a Dutch oven at 475°F for 45 minutes, then transfer the dough onto parchment paper and score the top with a sharp blade.
- Bake the dough covered in the preheated Dutch oven at 475°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown, then cool the loaf on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for precise hydration ratios and allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing for the best crumb texture.
