Baking

Rustic No-Knead Sourdough

A long cold ferment develops all the flavor. The Dutch oven traps steam to give you that shattering crust.

4.9(1,876 reviews)· by Baker Tom
Rustic No-Knead Sourdough
Total time18 hr (mostly hands-off)
Servings1
DifficultyHard

Ingredients

  • 500g bread flour
  • 375g water (75% hydration)
  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 10g fine sea salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients until shaggy. Rest 45 minutes.

  2. 2

    Perform 4 stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Bulk ferment 4–6 hours until doubled.

  4. 4

    Shape and refrigerate overnight in a floured banneton.

  5. 5

    Bake in a preheated 500°F Dutch oven, lid on 20 min, lid off 22 min.

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