The pan loaf goes through one long rise, giving the sourdough microbes enough time to develop flavor and leavening power, before the loaf is baked.
The rise time will depend on room temperature. Estimates are provided after the next section.
Measure out 1.6L (7 cups / 56oz) of water into your loaf pan. Mark the top of the water (ex: with tape or a wax pencil) and then discard the water. The mark is the target for our rise.
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