Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, water, and sourdough starter. Stir until just combined and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt over the dough and mix in using hands until fully incorporated.
- Perform stretch and fold every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, spread pesto and sprinkle cheese, then fold into a ball.
- Place the dough seam side up in a floured banneton, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Next day, preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) for 30 minutes with a Dutch oven inside.
- Score the top of the dough with a knife and transfer it to the Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly for best results. Let it cool completely before slicing to maintain texture.
