Mix Levain
12 hr beforeMix levain from active starter evening before mix.
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Mix levain from active starter evening before mix.
Autolyse flour water add salt levain stretch folds during bulk.
Shape cold retard overnight in fridge 8-12 hr.
Score and bake in preheated dutch oven lid on then off.
Best practices for sourdough boule.
Weak levain — flat loaf — starter must double at peak.
Weak score — loaf bursts ugly — deep confident slash.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.