Step-by-Step Method: Phase Four

Fermentation

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How to Bake Sourdough Bread: Fermentation, Starters & Recipes
How to Bake Sourdough Bread

By Michael Kalanty

Published 2025

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Ferment the Pain au Levain Main Dough in 2 Stages
Stage 1 FLOOR Fermentation 2 hours @ 78°F with 1 Degas & Fold after an hour
Stage 2 COOL Fermentation 16 to 24 hours more @ 35°F to 50°F in the Refrigerator or Retarder