Build the leaven by mixing 25g ripe sourdough starter, 100g all-purpose flour, and 100g water. Ferment overnight.
Mix the leaven with water, flour, and salt to form a shaggy dough. Mix with wet hands until well combined.
Ferment the dough for 2-3 hours, doing strength-building folds every 30 minutes.
Shape the dough into a taut ball and proof in a basket or bowl for 90 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 485°F (251°C) with a Dutch oven or pizza stone and lava rocks.
Score the dough and bake for 18 minutes with steam, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
Cool the bread for
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