Sourdough Bread The Easy Way

Sourdough bread baking process. There are definitely more elaborate processes out there, but this is very easy, everyday method. Although it takes approximately 36 hours from start to finish, each step takes 5-10 min or less.
You can get the levain (starter) from a friend or make it from scratch yourself, there are instructional videos on the internets.
Timing:
1. Activate your starter in the morning
2. Mix and stretch in the evening (it takes 2.5-3 hours so start earlier
3. Shape the next morning.
4. Bake in the evening. Bread needs to cool down for an hour, so plan accordingly.

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1. Activate your starter in the evening
2. Mix and stretch next morning
3. Shape in the evening
4. Bake in the morning. Bread needs to cool down for an hour, so plan accordingly