SEMOLINA · EASY
Golden Semolina Sourdough
Sunny, crisp-crusted Italian-style loaf with a chewy golden crumb.
20 min
Prep
10h
Rest
35 min
Bake
1 loaf
Yield
Easy
Difficulty
Total time: 11h
Ingredients
Steps
1
Mix and bulk ferment. ⏱ 10 hours
2
Shape and coat. ⏱ 10 min
3
Cold proof. ⏱ 8 hours
4
Bake until golden. ⏱ 35 min
Step-by-step baking
1
Mix & Bulk Combine ingredients to a dough. Ferment 8–10 h with 3 sets of folds. ⏱ 10 hours
2
Shape Shape into a batard; roll in sesame seeds if using. ⏱ 10 minutes
3
Cold Proof Refrigerate 6–8 h to set the shape. ⏱ 8 hours
4
Bake Bake at 220°C covered 20 min, then uncovered 15 min. ⏱ 35 minutes
Tips
✨ Semolina
Rimacinata (double-ground) gives the smoothest crumb and golden colour. [7]
🔥 Crust
Semolina browns faster — watch the crust colour carefully. [8]