San Joaquin Sourdough: another variation produces the best flavor yet

pour the water into a mixing bowl. add the starter and dissolve it in the water

sprinkle the salt over the dough and mix thoroughly using the “stretch and fold in the bowl” technique. let it rest

repeat the “stretch and fold in the bowl

transfer the dough to a lightly floured board

form the dough into a and place in a lightly oiled bowl. note the volume of the dough. cover the bowl tightly. let it rest

repeat the stretch and fold on the board. reform the dough into a and replace it in the bowl

allow the dough to continue fermenting until the volume has increased

retard the dough )

take the dough out of the refrigerator and immediately transfer it to a lightly floured board

mix the starter . let it ferment

add the flours and mix to a shaggy mass. cover tightly and let it sit