Sourdough Batard Shaping

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What you need

banneton all-purpose flour rice flour bench knife tea towel (optional) plastic wrap

Purpose of shaping

Allows dough to rise up instead of spread out  Creates surface tension which results in a crispy crust Redistributes yeast throughout the dough, giving them a fresh amount food for the final proof

1

Flatten the dough lightly into a rough rectangle.

2

Fold the bottom of the dough towards the middle and the top over that (letter fold).

3

Pick up the shorter sides of the cylinder and fold both towards the center.

4

Gently place the dough inside your proofing basket, seam-side up. Pinch the seam shut.

5

Wrap the towel over the dough (if using). Wrap the entire basket in plastic wrap and proof overnight in the refrigerator.

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