Sourdough

½ of  King Arthur French Style Sourdough starter (follow instructions on package)
1 cup water
3 cups flour + 8 tablepoons
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

In a standing mixer coat bowl with 1 teaspoon of oil.
Then pour in the starter, water, and 1½ cups of flour, just a couple of turns just till it's mixed in.
Add salt, and the remaining flour. It maybe sticky that's okay leave it like that.
Cover, and rest in a warm spot for 2 hours to rise double in size.
Rub remaining oil on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle dough with 2 tablepoons of flour.
Gently pull the dough out of the mixing bowl and place it on the baking sheet (flour side down)and dust the top with remaining flour.
Let it rest another 45 minutes. If you wish you can shape it.
Using a sharp knife cut the top to vent steam.
Preheat oven 450°.
Bake for 21 to 23 minutes until the crust is brown and firm to the touch.
Makes 1 loaf.

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