Wheat holds magickal energy for abundance, fertility, prosperity, and protection. It is one of the sacred grains. Be sure to hold a clear intention when working the dough to create a loaf filled with magickal energy.
Sourdough
makes 1 loaf
You will need
1 cup of sourdough starter
4 cups of flour
water
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshen 1 cup starter with 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water. Mix together and let set out overnight.
The next morning, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add the starter mixture and olive oil and mix together until dough is shaggy. Let sit for fifteen minutes.
Now it's time to hydrate the dough. Starting with a 1/2 cup, add water to reach right consistency. Dough should be hydrated but not sticky.
Knead until elastic. Spray a bowl with nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with a piece of plastic wrap that has also been sprayed with cooking spray. Cover over the top with a dishtowel and set in a warm place to rise until doubled. (About 2 hours)
When dough has doubled punch it down and place in a dutch oven. Cover and cook on high for three hours.
(or set on a baking sheet and set aside for second rise. About 2 hours) Preheat oven to 425. Brush dough with melted butter and bake for 15 minutes. Then lower oven temperature to 375 and bake until top is gold and bottom sounds hollow. (About 40 minutes) Thump bottom of loaf. If it does not sound hollow return to oven for 10 more minutes minutes.
Add a little pizzazz by shedding 1/4 cup of parmesan and sprinkling over top before cooking.