The mooon BREAD Loaf
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The mooon BREAD Loaf

Our signature country sourdough loaf. High hydration, open crumb, and a deeply caramelized crust.

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"This is my favorite one! Watch for those big bubbles during the bulk ferment—that's me working my magic!"

— Dez the Starter

Sourdough Equipment

Precision is the difference between a good loaf and a masterpiece.

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Ingredients

AmountIngredientBaker's %
800gBread Flour80%
200gWhole Wheat Flour20%
750gWater75%
200gActive Starter (Dez)20%
20gFine Sea Salt2%

Method

1

Autolyse: Mix flours and water. Let rest for 1 hour.

2

Add Dez: Incorporate the active starter and let rest for 30 minutes.

3

Add Salt: Mix in the salt and perform the first set of stretch and folds.

4

Bulk Fermentation: Perform 4 sets of folds every 30 minutes, then let rest until increased in volume by 50%.

5

Shape: Pre-shape into rounds, rest 20 mins, then final shape into boules or batards.

6

Cold Proof: Place in bannetons and refrigerate for 12-18 hours.

7

Bake: Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 500°F. Bake covered for 20 mins, then uncovered for 20-25 mins at 450°F.

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