Plan it backwards. Bake it forwards.
Start mixing at
13:55
now · total 4 hr 5 min
Right now
Mix & knead
Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.
Time remaining in this stage
20:00
Mix & knead
Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.
13:55 → 14:15 · 20 min
Bulk ferment
First rise — let the dough almost double.
14:15 → 15:45 · 1 hr 30 min
Pre-shape & shape
Divide, pre-shape, rest, then final shape.
15:45 → 16:00 · 15 min
Final proof
Second rise — until it springs back slowly.
16:00 → 16:45 · 45 min
Bake
Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.
16:45 → 17:15 · 30 min
Cool
Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.
17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min