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14:30

now · total 3 hr 30 min

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Mix & knead

Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.

Time remaining in this stage

20:00

Schedule

  1. 1

    Mix & knead

    Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.

    14:30 → 14:50 · 20 min

    20:00
  2. 2

    Bulk ferment

    First rise — let the dough almost double.

    14:50 → 16:20 · 1 hr 30 min

    1:30:00
  3. 3

    Pre-shape & shape

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

    16:20 → 16:35 · 15 min

    15:00
  4. 4

    Final proof

    Second rise — until it springs back slowly.

    16:35 → 17:05 · 30 min

    30:00
  5. 5

    Bake

    Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.

    17:05 → 17:15 · 10 min

    10:00
  6. 6

    Cool

    Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.

    17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min

    45:00