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The overnight cold retard is the home baker's greatest ally. It flattens the schedule, deepens the flavor, and turns a two-day project into something you can fit around a normal life.
The rhythm is simple: mix and bulk-ferment in the evening, shape and refrigerate overnight, bake straight from the fridge in the morning.