Berkley Sourdough Bread

The traditional "San Francisco" sourdough...sour and moist with a gorgeous crust and texture.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 baugettes

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups white flour
• 3⁄4 cup  sourdough starter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 cup  cool water

Directions

1. mix flour and salt. Add starter mixing well.
2. Add cool water slowly and mix well.
3. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
4. Place in a large well oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic and place in fridge overnight.
5. Remove from fridge and let warm to room temperature-about 2-3hours.
6. divide into baugettes, place on oiled baking sheet.
7. Let rise another 2-4hours. Score tops with sharp knife.
8. Preheat oven to 500. Place a pan with water in oven to make it steamy.
9. Place sheet in oven and spray walls of oven 3 times, every 30 seconds.
10. Bake at 500 for 20-30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to see if the loaves need to be moved to cook evenly.