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Doubling No-Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe - Yay or Nay?

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braber

Doubling No-Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe - Yay or Nay?

I use the no-knead recipe from: Newe Start Farm: http://www.newestartfarm.com for sourdough bread.  It makes a one-pound loaf. If I double the recipe, should I it as one large loaf without extending the baking time?  I usually bake the one-pound loaf at 425 degrees for 30 minutes with the lid on (after pre-heating the pot) and then another 15-20 minutes at 475 without the lid.  

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David Esq.

Divide the dough before the bench rest and make two loaves if you want to keep same bake times. Otherwise a larger loaf will require longer bake time. 

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Xenophon

a longer baking time at lower temperature. (Start with the usual, then bring it down 20 centigrade or so after 10-15 minutes).