FRENCH SOURDOUGH STEP 3 ( PART3 )

Preheat your oven to 220 deg C . Turn the dough out of the lined bowl onto a baking paper lined baking tray or you could use a large loaf pan (900gm ) . Use a sharp knife to slash the dough 4 times , taking care not to drag the knife across the dough or the dough will collapse . Sprinkle with breadflour . Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes , then reduce the temperature to 190 deg C . and bake for a further 55 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely . Now you have sourdough starter , start sourdough preparation from the sponge stage ( step 2), you will have to add a little extra lukewarm water to make a thick batter then proceed with the recipe . Well done , what a journey ! Enjoy.