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  • Step-By-Step basic process to baking with sourdough
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Step-By-Step basic process to baking with sourdough

Step 1: Feed your starter.

Step 2: Autolyze from 20 minutes up to 24 hours. (you can add your salt during this step or during step 3)

Step 3: Add the starter to your autolyzed dough.

Step 4: Build the gluten 4 times every 30 min.

Step 5: Proof to 50-60 percent in a warm place. (let your sourdough rise 50-60 percent)

Step 5: Let your sourdough finish its rise in the refrigerator overnight or for 12 hours.

Step 6: Take your sourdough out of the refrigerator and pre-shape it. Let it rest 10-30 minutes.

Step 7: Final shape your sourdough.

Step 8: Bake.

For more in depth instructions, go to the recipes section and follow the basic recipe for your starter. There is also more in-depth information on terminology, such as autolyze.

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Updated on January 18, 2024
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