Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the water and yeast. Do not mix. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is slightly frothy.

Step 2

After 5 minutes, add the flour, sourdough discard, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are combined and a shaggy dough forms. You can do this with your hands or with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Step 5

After 2 hours, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape the dough into a dough ball. At this time, you can place the dough in the refrigerator and let it ferment further or you can place it in the refrigerator and bake it later.

Step 6

Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and place the parchment paper in a Dutch oven.

Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes with the top on the Dutch oven. Remove the lid and bake for another 30 minutes. Take the bread out of the oven and let it cool.