Simple Sour Dough

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Feed the mother once a week with 1/4 cup warm water and 1/2 cup flour, and afterward leave it out all day or overnight.

Step 2

The night before baking, put 4 cups of flour in a large bowl and mix in 1 tsp salt. Make a well and add 2 Tbsp of olive oil.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, add 1 1/2 cups warm water and 2 Tbsp honey to the starter (3/4 cup).

Step 4

Combine the two bowls and mix.

Step 5

Empty mixture in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel and leave to rise overnight.

Step 6

Day of: flatten on floured surface. Fold in half and pinch. Fold again to form a ball. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.

Step 7

Line Dutch Oven with parchment paper and bake bread at 425°F for 30 minutes with lid, then reduce to 400°F and bake without lid for a further 25 min.