and ready to bake with after 8 hours.
because the process of making this bread is extended, i have suggested times at each stage based on an evening of bread making, with the dough rising overnight. however, you can also start your bread first thing in the morning.
in a large bowl whisk your water and starter together. add all the flour and salt and mix gently until all the ingredients come together into a large ball.
cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rest in a cool environment for about 2 hours.
instead of kneading the dough, fold it. lift and fold it over, doing a quarter turn of your bowl, 