Using a recipe I got from one of many very useful sourdough websites, I set about mixing, proving, folding and shaping the mix then scoring and baking the result, fingernails chewed down to stubs as I awaited the outcome from the edge of my seat.
It came out looking all the world like the real thing, although when it was cut open it turns out the loaf was a bit too dense. Other than this, it tasted great, with that slight sour tinge evident and a nice crunchy crust.
According to those more expert at the process than I, the dough probably needed a longer proving time, so I'm having another bash at it tomorrow. But in the meantime, here are some photos of how it all went...
