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15:02

now · total 2 hr 58 min

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Mix & knead

Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.

Time remaining in this stage

15:00

Schedule

  1. 1

    Mix & knead

    Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.

    15:02 → 15:17 · 15 min

    15:00
  2. 2

    Bulk ferment

    First rise — let the dough almost double.

    15:17 → 16:47 · 1 hr 30 min

    1:30:00
  3. 3

    Pre-shape & shape

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

    16:47 → 17:02 · 15 min

    15:00
  4. 4

    Final proof

    Second rise — until it springs back slowly.

    17:02 → 17:12 · 10 min

    10:00
  5. 5

    Bake

    Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.

    17:12 → 17:15 · 3 min

    03:00
  6. 6

    Cool

    Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.

    17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min

    45:00