
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a crackling, mahogany-crusted loaf from a screaming-hot Dutch oven, and this sourdough delivers exactly that. The ingredient list is refreshingly short β just flour, water, salt, and a live starter β so there is nothing hidden to worry about, no additives, no fillers, and absolutely no soy in any form. That simplicity is actually what makes this bread so special: every bit of flavor comes from fermentation, time, and technique rather than anything out of a package. The stretch-and-fold method builds an open, chewy crumb without a stand mixer, and the overnight cold proof in the fridge means you can fit the process around a real schedule. Scoring the dough before it hits the heat lets the loaf bloom dramatically, giving you that gorgeous ear and blistered crust that looks like it came from a serious bakery. Once it comes out of the oven, the hardest part is waiting the full hour before slicing β but the reward is a glossy, custardy interior that holds up beautifully for toast, sandwiches, or just torn apart at the table with good olive oil.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter and 350 g of the lukewarm water until the starter is fully dissolved and the mixture looks milky and slightly foamy.
Add the bread flour and whole wheat flour to the bowl and mix with your hand or a stiff spatula until no dry flour remains and a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30β45 minutes (autolyse).
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