Put starter on the counter for several hours or overnight
Take 30 grams from the starter. Put the rest in discard jar and put in the refrigerator
Put 30 grams back into the starter jar
Add 125 grams water
Mix to break up the starter
Add 125 grams of flour and mix well
Let raise (to peak) on counter until there are bubbles at the bottom of the jar and the top is slightly domed. 4-8 hours
Dump in large bowl.
Put 30 grams back into the starter jar
Add 125 grams water and 125 grams flour
To the large bowl add
700 grams of water—stir with whisk to break up starter and then add
1100 grams of flour (all-purpose unbleached)
Mix together by hand wetting your hand as needed to help with the stickiness
Let sit 30 minutes and then add
50 grams water
27 grams sea salt
Pinch it in
Knead 3-5 minutes
Cover and let rest 30 minutes
Stretch and fold every 20 -30 minutes for the next 1 1/2-2 hours
Put in fridge overnight (8-10 hours)
Dump dough onto counter (use a little flour)
Split in half, stretch each loaf into a square, fold in half, roll into a sleeping bag, then push & pull each loaf to make into a round, smooth loaf. Leave on counter for 20 minutes and repeat. Place each loaf in banneton basket or line two bowls/baskets with a floured dishtowel. Carefully lift each loaf and place in the bowls/baskets top side down, cover, and place in refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees with large 5-6 quart Dutch oven inside the oven. Leave Dutch oven in 450 degree oven 5-10 minutes. While heating, remove one loaf from the refrigerator and carefully dump onto a large square of parchment paper. Sprinkle a little flour on top of the loaf and smooth over the top of the loaf. Score and decorate the loaf as desired with a sharp knife or razor blade. Remove Dutch oven from the oven. Carefully lift loaf into the Dutch oven. Bake bread in a covered Dutch oven for 25 minutes, remove lid, bake 10-15 more minutes to golden brown.
You can also make four smaller half loaves and bake them in a 2-quart Dutch oven. Bake 20 minutes covered and 10-15 more minutes until golden brown.
