Sourdough Bread Naples, Italy

1. 1

   Combine water, starter, and flour. Mix by hand or use a stand-up mixer.

2. 2

   This recipe requires a starter, which is not included in this recipe.

3. 3

   Add salt and mix everything until you get a shaggy dough.

4. 4

   Transfer dough onto a clean counter and proceed to stretch and fold at least a dozen times.

5. 5

   Place in a covered container large enough to contain the dough after it has doubled in volume., which will take approximately 4~4.5 hours.

6. 6

   Punch down dough and transfer to a clean counter for degassing and shaping.

7. 7

   Place shaped dough on parchment paper, cover to prevent drying, and let stand for approx 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Heat oven to 500 degrees Fahreinheit.

9. 9

   Score loaves with a razor blade or sharp knife.

10. 10

    Mist the inside of the oven with a spray bottle.

11. 11

    Bake loaves for 10 minutes, and spray again with water.

12. 12

    Complete baking for another 20~25 minutes until crust is golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.