Basic Sourdough

Instructions

1. In a bowl mix the flour and water ( check if you need to add the yeast there) until smooth, leave under a tea towel for 1 hour.
2. Add the sourdough starter( or the dried active yeast make sure it doesn’t need water otherwise add it in step one) then the salt ( do not mix the two of them first).
3. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes until you get a smooth dough. Make a ball and leave to rest for 1h30 underneath a tea towel.
4. Roll the dough onto your floured worktop by allongeting it. Leave it to rest for 1 hour under a tea towel.
5. Shape it by folding it lengthwise after flattening it. 1/3 of the top folded to be repeated 3 times. Blend the borders together then roll again to about 50cm length. Leave it to rest on a lined with baking paper or silicon mat flat tray for 2h30.
6. Preheat the oven at 230C, have the kettle one.Once the temperature is reached score the bread 3 times, and put the bread. Add the boiling water in a ovenproof tray or mould on a tray beneath the bread around a good 5 cm, it will create some steam perfect for the crust.
   
7. It will be ready in 35 minutes....Leave it on a rack to cool. Tap the bottom of the bread it should sound hollow when cooked.