baking · vegan · vegetarian · dairy-free
Seeded sourdough loaf
A naturally leavened country loaf packed with pepitas, flax, sunflower and sesame seeds, cold-retarded overnight and baked with plenty of steam for a thick, crackling crust.
- Time
- 90min
- Steps
- 6
Ingredients
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Contains wheat and sesame.
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Method
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1
Soak the seeds in 60 ml of the water for 1 hour.
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2
Mix the flours with 280 ml water and rest 45 minutes. Add the starter, salt and the rest of the water and squeeze through until combined.
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3
Over 3-4 hours, do 4 sets of stretch and folds 30 minutes apart, adding the soaked seeds with the second set. Let rise until airy and about 50% bigger.
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4
Shape into a tight round or oval, roll the top in sesame seeds, and place seam up in a floured basket. Refrigerate overnight.
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5
Heat a Dutch oven at 250°C (480°F) for 45 minutes. Turn out the loaf, score deeply, and bake covered for 20 minutes (the lid traps steam).
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6
Uncover, lower to 230°C (450°F) and bake 20-25 minutes more until deeply browned. Cool completely before slicing.
