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Total bake time: 4 hr 5 min

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Schedule

1. Mix & knead

   13:55

   Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.

   20 min · until 14:15

2. Bulk ferment

   14:15

   First rise — let the dough almost double.

   1 hr 30 min · until 15:45

3. Pre-shape & shape

   15:45

   Divide, pre-shape, rest, then final shape.

   15 min · until 16:00

4. Final proof

   16:00

   Second rise — until it springs back slowly.

   45 min · until 16:45

5. Bake

   16:45

   Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.

   30 min · until 17:15

6. Cool

   17:15

   Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.

   45 min · until 18:00

7. Ready to eat

   18:00