overnight bread

the bread ferments while

fireflies blink and bullfrogs

call into the night

source, for 1 loaf

1 2/3 c warm water + 1/4 t yeast, 3 1/3 c flour, 2 t kosher salt

mix to form a shaggy dough, adding more flour if needed; rest, covered, 20 hours, room temperature; knead 5x, rest, covered, 2 hours; with oiled hands place dough in a 450 F oven in a preheated dutch oven; 30 minutes covered, 30 minutes uncovered