Sourdough French Loaves

1: Mix together your water and starter.

2: Mix in your salt, honey, and oil.

3: Add in your flour and mix until uniform in consistency.

4: Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

5: Perform your first stretch and fold: Grab one corner of the dough and stretch upward, then lay on top of the rest of the dough. Turn 90° and repeat.

6: Repeat until you've completed four folds (360°). Let rest for 30 minutes.

7: Repeat the stretch and fold process for 3-4 rounds.

8: Cover and let rest until it doubles in size.

9: Once doubled, pour onto a floured surface and divide in half.

10: Pull each loaf into a rough rectangle and roll up the long side. Pinch seam to seal.

11: Place onto a parchment covered baking sheet and let rest until puffed up (an hour or two).

12: Brush with egg wash, then score with a sharp blade.

13: Bake at 400° F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

14: Remove and let rest on a cooling rack.