heehee. it was actually a bit of unintended luck. I turn on the oven light, and use the oven for proofing.
first proof in mixing bowl; it developed a tiny bit of skin - so after punching down and shaping, I used a second pan for a "lid"
one advantage of the JOC recipe is starting in a cold oven - so after the 2nd proof I turned on the oven to 400'F for 15 minutes, then pulled the cover pan, decrease heat to 375'F and bake 25 mins.
turned out a nice loaf - I'll be repeating the trick....
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