Country loaf (no knead option)

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add all to mixer, mix on low until incorporated, increase to med/high for 5-7 minutes or until passes stretch test. Shape to ball and cover for 2 hours

Step 2

NO KNEAD: in metal bowl add ingredients, stir to combine to shaggy mess with no dry clumps. Cover and let it rip for 12-18 hours

Step 3

Final 2 hours the same for both.

Step 4

Punch down, grab top portion and stretch up as far as it can, then fold to middle. Repeat on all 4 sides, then 2-4 turns of 10-2 to shape into ball. Cover for 1 hour.

Step 5

Repeat above, place into proofing bowl for 1 hour

Step 6

Preheat oven at 450 with Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes minimum

Step 7

Place loaf into Dutch oven, scoring the top. Place the top of the Dutch oven back and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake 10-15 minutes or until 200 internal temp

Step 8

Remove from ovens and let rest/cool