First batch of Sally Sourdough...

I chose to mix the dough in my stand mixer as its a large mix - 1kg flour, 300gms of starter and 550gms water.

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It only got mixed so it just comes together as a shaggy dough...

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...then it rests for 30 minutes.

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Once rested, I gave it a quick mix for a minute then tipped it on the floured bench to form into a ball.

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I put her to rise in my big mixing bowl...

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I bought a shower cap to cover the bowl, saving on lots of cling wrap.

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I'll be back this afternoon to see how Sally is behaving.  She smells nice snd yeasty so I hope she has doubled in size by this evening.

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Cheers - Joolz xx