Step 1

Place wet and dry ingredients (sourdough starter, water, bread flour and salt) in the pan in the order recommended by bread machine manufacturer.

Step 2

Start the dough cycle and let it complete. Allow to rise for additional 2 hours using rise cycle

Step 3

Remove the dough from the bread machine.

Step 4

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and make a smooth ball.

Step 5

Line a parchment paper in the Dutch oven and place the dough on it.

Step 6

Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and allow the dough to rise for about 4 hours until it is about twice in volume.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 450 °F

Step 8

Score the dough by slashing it with a sharp knife.

Step 9

Place the Dutch oven in the oven with the lid on and bake the bread at 400 °F for 25 minutes

Step 10

Remove the lid and bake the bread for another 20 minutes at 400 °F

Step 11

Remove the bread from the oven and place on a cooling rack.

Step 12

Slice the bread with an electric knife or a serrated bread knife after it has completely cooled down.