So 50g starter
350g Tap water (leave water on the counter for 2 hrs or overnight if it has chlorine to evaporate)
500g flour
1tsp salt
Mix roughly, clean side of the bowl and cover on the counter for 2 hour
next you need to stretch and pull the dough up and over until your dough becomes tight and can’t stretch it anymore.
Repeat this 3 more time after at least 45-90 minutes in between stretching.
Leave the dough on the counter to proof over night 9-10 hrs.
Next morning the dough will double in size
Next repeat same action pull up and fold over until you can’t do it anymore and place the dough smooth side down in the Benetton
rice Flour the top of the dough and leave for 3 hrs on the in the refrigerator (you can keep it there for up-to 24-48hrs if not ready to bake).  
Take your Benetton in one hand place the parchment paper on top and place you pot on too of that and turn it so the dough doesn’t deflate.
Last thing is to score it 4 score + and place it in a cool oven.  Turn your oven when the dough is in it. For 55 minutes at 425 degrees convection oven the lid on.

Your skill and teaching techniques speak for themselves and are already mentioned so often in the comments, but I wanted to add that I love your authentic personality.  You aren't trying to put on a different character (I'm guessing) than who you are, and your enthusiasm for the process is so evident.  This makes it so easy to watch.  It feels like you've invited us into your kitchen, as friends, for you to show us how you make bread.  Thank you!

I’m just starting my first sour dough starter and listened to probably 10 different beginner sourdough  starter videos and your video was the best one for understanding how it’s done. Thank you for the great instructions. 😊

I bought Elaine’s book, the Sourdough Bible, and I confirm this recipe rocks. I am now consistently making delicious sourdough loaves, after 30 years of trying. I am so pleased with the flavor and the ease of this recipe and technique.

I’m honestly blown away by this video. It’s simple, clear, and such a breath of fresh air - no fluff, just real, helpful guidance. I picked up all the supplies today, and my 14-day starter will be ready in just a couple of hours. Your video is sitting out on my counter with a list of your tips beside it, and I can’t stop smiling. I’ll be ordering your book tonight because I truly want to keep learning from you. Thank you for creating something so genuine, easy to follow, and full of heart. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve shared - it’s helping more people than you probably realize.

Hello from east Alabama USA. Your ability to communicate each step in the process has removed my fear of trying my hand at sourdough again.  
You are a fantastic teacher!

On a recent trip to Calgary I spent some time in a book store.  I found your book “the sourdough bible”.  I  have  other sourdough books and I also follow some well known “ sourdough guru” people.  I tried one of your recipes hesitantly because you don’t use the standard 20% starter.  After 16 months of trying to get it right, your recipe for the baby artisan loaf gave me the most beautiful sourdough so far.  And  now I know using less starter controls bulk proofing and over proofing for me. Thank you so much.

Elaine, I wanted to take a moment to say that you have (miraculously!) removed all of the stress and uncertainty out of making sourdough starter and transforming that into a loaf. I have given up more times than I can count, and after coming across your starter video, I put my courage to the stocking place and tried again. And following your instructions, my Betty Boop is now ready! I have been following your steps to create a loaf and am just at the countertop overnight proof. I am so grateful, and now, I have great joy in the process— and that’s the whole point isn’t it?

I ordered all three of your books and I can’t wait to dive in!!!
Thank you!!! A million times thank you!

I had all but given up trying to find anyone who knows the struggles of one making sourdough in the tropics.  You explained all the reasons why it wasn't working.  Today, I succeeded in creating my first bread loaf in my case iron loaf pan.  Thank you for giving me hope.  Now I need to make cinnamon rolls.

I am a Foodbod groupie - books, videos, Facebook group - but this video is the best.  So clear and simple.  I took notes in The Sourdough Whisperer as I watched.  Thank you for all the time you take to make us better bakers.❤

Besides the loaves, obviously, am loving the gleaming tidiness emphasis.

LOl "you don't need flour everywhere!" You should see my counter and that was just after tipping the flour into the bowl! 🤣Great video

Thank you so much to our sourdough Queen❤. Much appreciated ❤

Thank you for relieving my distress . After several failed attempts, with other institutions,I’m finally able to bake sourdough on a weekly basis. Your instructions are clear and so much easier to follow.

He He, watched and followed everything religiously, even bought all the equipment plus book.....just turned out my first loaf.....now I have a sourdough pancake!! Probably had too much water methinks....back in the kitchen trying again...!!

I’ve watched over 20 videos on sourdough starter, baking with sourdough- yours was the simplest, straight forward video ever! Thank you!

I've been cooking sourdough loaves for 8  months. Four months in, I was given the Sourdough Whisperer for my birthday. It revolutionised my baking technique.  You make it so simple and enjoyable. I also discovered Cotswold flour and found coincidently that you have an association with them. I have just started watching your videos and find them a great accompaniment to the book. Yours are the best and easiest recipes to follow. Thanks for sharing them. Finally, it's great to see the joy is still there every time you lift the lid off a freshly baked loaf. 😂

Love, love and totally understand your videos! I’ve wanted to make sour dough bread for years, but I have been soooo overwhelmed by all the weird stuff!!!
Then I found you……. Thank you soverymuchly……. My starter is at last doing great and I start my first ever sour dough loaf tomorrow.  This video is the bees knees. 🐝 🙏🥰🍞🥰 wish me luck.

Your methodology is so much simpler than what I learned and have been practicing- I will try this out. Thank you!

As a criminologist and 'Times' bestseller, bread-making is so chilling and relaxing time out for me after a long illness. This video is so educational. Bless you. Posted by Christopher Berry-Dee