Plan it backwards. Bake it forwards.
Start mixing at
14:15
now · total 27 hr 45 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
15:00
Mix & knead
Combine ingredients and develop the gluten.
14:15 → 14:30 · 15 min
Bulk ferment
First rise — let the dough almost double.
14:30 → 15:30 · 1 hr
Pre-shape & shape
Divide, pre-shape, rest, then final shape.
15:30 → 15:45 · 15 min
Cold final proof
Cold retard in the fridge overnight — bake straight from cold.
15:45 → 15:45 · 24 hr
Bake
Preheat early; steam the first half if possible.
15:45 → 17:15 · 1 hr 30 min
Cool
Resist slicing — the crumb sets while it cools.
17:15 → 18:00 · 45 min