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No-Fancy-Tools Sourdough Bread
A simple, beginner-friendly sourdough loaf that requires no scale, thermometer, Dutch oven, or stretch-and-fold technique. Just water, starter, flour, salt, a fork, and a loaf pan—plus a bit of patience for bulk fermentation and an overnight cold retard.
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Critical Success Points
- • Mixing until all flour is incorporated
- • Bulk fermentation until dough nearly doubles in size
- • Scoring just before baking
- • Baking covered then uncovered for crust development
Safety Warnings
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot loaf pan.
- • Score the bread with a sharp knife; keep fingers clear of the blade.
- • Do not leave dough unattended in a very warm kitchen for extended periods.
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