Plan it backwards. Bake it forwards.
Start mixing at
20:35
now · total 21 hr 25 min
🌙 Sleep-aware: long cold rest spans the night so you don't mix in the small hours.
Right now
Mix & knead
Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.
Time remaining in this stage
10:00
Mix & knead
Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.
20:35 → 20:45 · 10 min
Bulk ferment
First rise — let the dough almost double.
20:45 → 14:45 · 18 hr
Pre-shape & shape
Divide, pre-shape, rest, then final shape.
14:45 → 15:00 · 15 min
Final proof
Second rise — until it springs back slowly.
15:00 → 16:30 · 1 hr 30 min
Bake
Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.
16:30 → 17:15 · 45 min
Cool
Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.
17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min