Can I knead the Dough By Hand?

Of course. After autolyse, knead gently for 5–10 minutes until the dough comes together. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth, just cohesive and no longer sticky. Cover and rest for 30 minutes, then perform 2-3 sets of stretch and folds, spaced 20-30 minutes apart.

Can I bake this Without A Dutch Oven?

Yes , a preheated pizza stone or baking steel (or at least a large cookie sheet) can also work. You'll need to add steam to your oven (like adding a handful of ice cubes to a preheated metal tray on the bottom rack) for the first part of baking to help with oven spring.

Why Is my Loaf Flattening Out?

This dough pushes the boundaries of what soft wheat can handle in terms of hydration. The dough will have a natural tendency to spread out, rather than up. Additionally, a higher hydration means the window between under and over fermentation becomes narrower, and it may be harder to perfectly time bulk fermentation. Do know that it will still taste amazing, even if it's not towering high. If it really bothers you, you can always bake this in a bread loaf pan instead. It's not a crutch, it's smart baking.

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