Plan it backwards. Bake it forwards.
Start mixing at
13:33
now · total 4 hr 27 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.
13:33 → 13:53 · 20 min
Bulk ferment
First rise — let the dough almost double.
13:53 → 15:53 · 2 hr
Pre-shape & shape
Divide, pre-shape, rest, then final shape.
15:53 → 16:08 · 15 min
Final proof
Second rise — until it springs back slowly.
16:08 → 16:53 · 45 min
Bake
Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.
16:53 → 17:15 · 22 min
Cool
Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.
17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min