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M Jackson's avatar

What's the total bake time? 22-25 (with steam) and then oven off if well browned to prop open for 10? Or additional 22 after opening and allowing steam to escape? Thanks!

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Martin Philip's avatar

Bake with steam for 22 to 25 minutes. After 15 minutes, rotate the loaves if necessary.

At 22 to 25 minutes the loaves should be well-colored. Turn off the oven and prop open the door a few inches, allowing the loaves to dry for an additional 10 minutes.

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M Jackson's avatar

Thanks!

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Laura S's avatar

Looks wonderful, can’t wait to try it! Question: for the preferment, should I use ripe or unfed sourdough culture?

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Martin Philip's avatar

Good question, Laura. For this and really, any bread or leavened thing, for best results use healthy culture. 👍🏻👍🏻

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Ww's avatar

Why did you have to eat raw sourdough at Heathrow?? To prove that it wasn’t sth illegal at customs? ;)) do you think I could leave out the instant yeast? And perhaps add more leaven into final dough?? Thanks as always

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